Chateau du Tertre 2023

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

As this estate's extensive restructuring begins to come to fruition, the 2023 du Tertre contains fully 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, as replanted parcels begin to be included in the grand vin, complemented by 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot. Offering up aromas of dark berries, licorice, lilac and mint, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a notably concentrated, serious core by this estate's typically charming standards, revealing sweet structuring tannins and a succulent, seamless profile. In short, du Tertre's renaissance continues.

James Suckling (95)

The lead pencil, blackberries and blackcurrants are very intense on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and tannins and a creamy, refined texture that turns to a medium finish. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.

Vinous (92)

The 2023 du Tertre is deep, powerful and resonant right out of the gate. Dark-toned fruit, chocolate, lavender, mocha and dried herbs are broadly sketched. This heady, layered Margaux is certainly not shy. All it could use is a bit more polish in its contours.

Jeb Dunnuck (92)

Smoky red and black fruits, iron, tobacco, and chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2023 Château Du Tertre, a deeply hued Margaux that has a more medium-bodied, supple, elegant profile on the palate. I love its balance, and it has ripe tannins and outstanding length. It has that paradoxical ripe yet lively, fresher style of the vintage and should drink nicely with just a few years of bottle age.