Du Tertre Margaux 5eme Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Du Tertre
Label Name:
 
Margaux 5eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95–96; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92–94+; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92; Wine Spectator 93; Falstaff 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, plum, violet and licorice with cedar and subtle mint. Medium–full body, polished ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish (ageworthy and elegant).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised beef, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, optical sorting; fermentation in concrete/wood/stainless tanks; aged 15–18 months in French oak (≈45–55% new).

Vineyard Info
Château du Tertre is a classified 5th Growth (1855) in Margaux. Long history; major restoration since 1997 under Albada Jelgersma. Vineyards on gravelly rises with ongoing replanting and quality-focused modernization.