Du Tertre Margaux 5eme Cru 2005

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Du Tertre
Label Name:
 
Margaux 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Médoc, Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Petit Verdot 5%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~90; Vinous ~90; Wine Enthusiast up to 96 (retrospective tastings); Neal Martin ~89-91; recommended drinking window varies by critic (roughly 2010–2035)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry, truffle, licorice, tobacco and cedar with floral and earthy undertones; silky sweet tannins, dark chocolate and espresso notes, medium‑full body and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, prime rib/beef, duck à l'orange, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), beef black-pepper stir-fry, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional Bordeaux fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, élevage 15–17 months in French oak barrels (≈45% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Margaux estate (dating to 12th century), 52 ha vineyard, classified 5ème Cru (1855). Modernized under Eric Albada Jelgersma (bought 1997). Sister property to Château Giscours.