Du Tertre Margaux 5eme Cru (ex Château 2023) 2008

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Du Tertre
Label Name:
 
Margaux 5eme Cru (ex Château 2023)
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. (approx. 40/35/20/5).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 82/100; Jancis Robinson 16/20; Wine Decider average 88/100. Drinking window noted as Ready–Mature (examples cite 2013–2030 / 2016–2023 depending on source)

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and mulled cherry with cedar, bay and lilac notes; iron/earth hints, fine powdery tannins and a taut, persistent finish. (elegant, medium-bodied).

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, rack of lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs (galbi), beef bulgogi, soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, matured in French oak barrels (typically 12–18 months; % new oak varies).

Vineyard Info
5ème Cru Classé estate on a high gravel knoll (≈52 ha); significant investment since 1997 under Albada Jelgersma, now managed by Helfrich/Grands Chais de France. Vines average ~35–40 years.