2021 du Tertre
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The 2021 Château du Tertre showed well, and I certainly wouldn't be surprised to see it end up being an outstanding wine. With solid ripeness in its blue fruits, flowers, violets, and spicy aromas and flavors, it's medium-bodied, has a round, supple, plump mouthfeel, and a good finish.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2021 du Tertre is a big, powerful wine. A blast of dark cherry, plum, spice, chocolate tobacco, licorice and incense give the 2021 its flamboyant personality. The 2021 is a dense, powerful du Tertre. It will be interesting to see how the 2021 comes together. It is certainly promising.
The 2021 Château du Tertre was picked from September 28 until October 12 and aged in 50% new oak. It is quite bold on the nose, offering expressive blackberry, mint and cedar scents, almost Pauillac-like in style. Affording it a few minutes in the glass, it seems to gather momentum. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, concentrated black fruit, a little graphite toward the finish courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon, and quite a spicy aftertaste. This is a commendable 2021 that should age with style.
The 2021 du Tertre is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it springs with vibrant blackcurrants, Morello cherries, and ripe raspberries scents, followed by hints of fertile loam, pencil shavings, and iron ore with a waft of wild thyme. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly crafted and refreshing with plenty of savory and earthy layers and a well-sustained, mineral-laced finish.
About the producer
Until recently owned by the Albada Jelgersma family (along with Giscours), Ch. du Tertre is one of the oldest estates in the region – with a history stretching back 1,000 years. Classified as a Fifth Growth, its 54 hectares of vines sit on high gravel outcrops in Margaux.