Classification | Cinquième Cru Classé |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau du Tertre |
Vintage | 2005 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Margaux |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | 2009-2030 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
A beautiful Margaux made in a flashy, flamboyant style, Du Tertre will repay earlier drinking than many of the big 2005 Medocs. It exhibits a dark saturated purple color, beautiful aromas of licorice-infused blackberries and black currants, sweet truffles, incense, and barbecue spices, an expansive, savory, medium to full-bodied personality with tremendous opulence as well as sweetness, and a heady, fleshy finish.
Aromatic, with floral, berry and cherry character. Medium-bodied, with coffee bean, lightly toasted oak and currant, berry aftertaste. Little austere. Needs time.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.