Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Grapes: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Body: Full
Notes: Elegant, mature, and drinking beautifully now. Blackcurrant, black cherry, tobacco, cedar, violet, earth. Structured tannins, refined finish. Classic Left Bank Margaux — suave and silky at peak maturity.
Pairing: Grilled ribeye, roast duck, lamb chops, aged hard cheeses.
Additional Info: Château du Tertre is a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru Classé) from the 1855 Classification, perched on one of the Médoc's highest gravel outcrops in the Margaux appellation. The vineyard is remarkable for being in a single, unbroken 52-hectare piece with a due-south exposure. Purchased in 1997 by Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma (who also owns Château Giscours), the estate was given new life with modernized facilities. Entirely hand-harvested, fermented in concrete, wood, and stainless steel with thermoregulation, vatting 18-28 days. Aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. The 2012 vintage is now at perfect maturity and can be enjoyed through 2028-2030. Bordering Cantenac-Brown and Brane-Cantenac, with Giscours to the east.
Region: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Grapes: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Body: Full
Notes: Elegant, mature, and drinking beautifully now. Blackcurrant, black cherry, tobacco, cedar, violet, earth. Structured tannins, refined finish. Classic Left Bank Margaux — suave and silky at peak maturity.
Pairing: Grilled ribeye, roast duck, lamb chops, aged hard cheeses.
Additional Info: Château du Tertre is a Fifth Growth (5ème Cru Classé) from the 1855 Classification, perched on one of the Médoc's highest gravel outcrops in the Margaux appellation. The vineyard is remarkable for being in a single, unbroken 52-hectare piece with a due-south exposure. Purchased in 1997 by Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma (who also owns Château Giscours), the estate was given new life with modernized facilities. Entirely hand-harvested, fermented in concrete, wood, and stainless steel with thermoregulation, vatting 18-28 days. Aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. The 2012 vintage is now at perfect maturity and can be enjoyed through 2028-2030. Bordering Cantenac-Brown and Brane-Cantenac, with Giscours to the east.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.