Château du Tertre 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château du Tertre 2023

Tasting

This vintage harmoniously reveals the typicity of each grape variety. The generosity of the Merlot is supported by the freshness and density of the Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the elegance of a plot of old Cabernet Franc vines and the structure of the Petit Verdot.

A seductive Margaux wine of concentration and vivacity

The estate

The Château du Tertre is a 5th Classified Growth of Margaux located on the left bank of Bordeaux. Since its purchase at the end of 1997 by Eric Albada Jelgersma, considerable investments have been made to sublime this exceptional and rare homogeneous terroir. Château du Tertre has been operated by the Helfrich family since January 2021, managers of the trading company Les Grands Chais de France.

The vineyard

Château du Tertre 2023 is a Margaux wine from a 52-hectare vineyard, 40 hectares of which are in production. The sandy-clay gravels of this exceptional terroir prevent excessive water stress during hot and dry weather by ensuring sufficient water reserves.

Vinification and ageing

Hand harvesting. Vinification in wooden, concrete and stainless steel vats. Gentle extractions are accompanied by pumping over. Maceration for about twenty days. Ageing for a period of 14 to 16 months in Bordeaux barrels (60% new and 40% one wine).

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (70%)
Merlot (15%) 
Cabernet Franc (11%)
Petit Verdot (4%).