Château du Tertre – Vinum Lector

Château du Tertre Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:50:51 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep dark colour with purple rims.

NOSE
Opens with sweet cassis, black raspberries, and blue fruit, layered with crushed flowers, sandalwood, cedar, and undergrowth.

PALATE
Medium to full-bodied richness with fine, powdery, and polished tannins. Delivers a long, fresh, and textured finish showing unique mineral undertones and excellent structural focus.

AGEING
Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels using 30% new wood.

PAIRING
It pairs exceptionally well with roasted red meats, duck, and firm cheeses.

RATINGS

94pts

92pts

90pts

4.2

Château du Tertre Margaux Grand Cru Classé AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:38:42 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Wine of light garnet color.

NOSE
The wine has an exotic fragrance with notes of smoke, leafy cassis and a slight note of liquorice.

PALATE
A dense and attractive mouthfeel of fine tannins with fresh fruit and acid balance. Full to medium body, bright finish.

AGEING
Aged in oak barrels, half of which are new, for 18 months.

PAIRING
Ideal with many style of meat, perfect with filet mignon with spring vegetables.

RATINGS

93pts

91pts

4.1

Tertre Blanc by Château du Tertre

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:38:27 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Light straw yellow.

NOSE
The nose entices with a pronounced, yet refined aromatic profile. The bouquet reveals elegant floral notes, such as lilac and jasmine, harmoniously interwoven with fruity aromas of pear and peach.

PALATE
The attack is characterized by a roundness typical of Chardonnay, supported by a fine acidity. The tasting concludes with a saline finish imparted by the Gros Manseng.

AGEING
Aged for 6 months in barrels (50% new).

PAIRING
The white wine of du Tertre can be paired with all types of fresh seafood, shellfish, sushi, sashimi, and of course cheese.

RATINGS

91pts

4

Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux AOC (Château du Tertre GCC 2nd wine)

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:50:37 +0000

Château du Tertre is a property steeped in history. This property has existed since the 12th century and its vineyard of 52 hectares remains unchanged since 1855. Since the 19th century, their wines have become worldwide recognised thanks to the classification of 1855 which makes Château du Tertre a Grand Cru Classé de Margaux. Crafted with the same precision, passion, and expertise as Château du Tertre, Les Hauts du Tertre reveals another side of the estate, that of a wine best discovered and appreciated in its younger years. Lively, with silky tannins, its fruity and spicy notes blend with the delicacy of Margaux wines. For more info, visit Château du Tertre website. VARIETALS 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2015 - Download Tasting Note 2017 - Download Tasting Note

Margaux by Tertre Grand Vin de Bordeaux Margaux AOC

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:15:03 +0000

In Arsac in the heart of the Margaux appellation, Château du Tertre overlooks a single holding vineyard of 52 hectares. The property, situated on one of the highest hills in the Médoc is composed of gravel, clay and sand. It was during the XIXth century that the wines acquired international renown, amplified by the 1855 classification which established the property as a 5th Growth. Margaux by Tertre is a nice introduction to the wines produced by Château du Tertre. The viticulture and vinification are carried out with the same high level of quality. Margaux by Tertre is mainly produced from the young vines of Château du Tertre giving the wine a very fruity style, with a nice smoothness and roundness. For more info, visit Château du Tertre website. VARIETALS 57% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet-Franc VINTAGE 2021 - Download Tasting Note 2022 - Download Tasting Note