Du Tertre Margaux 5eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Du Tertre
Label Name:
 
Margaux 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 10%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Petit Verdot 5%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable ratings for Château du Tertre 2017 include Wine Enthusiast 95, Wine Spectator 91, James Suckling 91, Jeb Dunnuck 91, Decanter 91, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~91

Tasting Note
Perfumed Margaux: red and black berries, lavender and pencil-lead notes with savory/mushroom hints. Medium-bodied, plush ripe tannins, bright freshness and a spicy, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, braised short ribs, aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, bulgogi/Korean BBQ, mushroom-based stir-fries and soy/hoisin glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, parcellaire selection; fermentation in concrete/stainless/wood vats, malolactic conversion, aged ~12–15 months in French oak (1–2 year barrels). Estate practises partly organic/biodynamic.

Vineyard Info
Cinquième Cru Classé (1855) Château du Tertre—52 ha of Margaux vineyards on gravel hilltops. Owned by Eric Albada Jelgersma since 1997; managed by Alexandre van Beek; shares team/resources with Château Giscours.