Du Tertre Margaux 5eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Du Tertre
Label Name:
 
Margaux 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 90–93; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92; James Suckling 92–93; Jane Anson/Inside Bordeaux 92; Decanter 92

Tasting Note
Medium‑to‑full-bodied Margaux with blackcurrant and raspberry, violet and cedar notes, graphite and cigar-box spice, bright acidity and silky, refined tannins leading to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, lamb chops, duck (Western); Peking duck, Korean BBQ, Cantonese char siu, braised beef short ribs (Asian); hard cheeses and game dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, manual and optical sorting; fermentation in stainless steel/concrete with ~18–21 day maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak (c.40–50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château du Tertre (52 ha in a single block) is a 1855 5ème Cru Classé in Margaux on gravelly soils. Sold to the Helfrich family in 2021; estate practices environmentally minded viticulture (HVE level) and modern cellar techniques.