Chateau du Tertre, Margaux 2001
Chateau du Tertre, Margaux 2001 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Margaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 25-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board.
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An established Fifth Growth with deep roots in Margaux, Château du Tertre has long been known for producing classically styled wines from its gravelly hilltop vineyards—the very tertre that gives the estate its name. The 2001 vintage sits in that sweet spot of early‑maturing Bordeaux years: not a blockbuster, but one that rewarded estates with finesse, balance and a steady hand in the cellar. Du Tertre’s Cabernet‑led blend reflects that character, offering a poised, quietly confident expression of the commune. The wine shows gentle maturity on the nose—dried cherry, cedar, tobacco leaf and a touch of graphite—lifted by a subtle floral note that keeps things fresh rather than fully autumnal. The palate is supple and harmonious, with softened tannins carrying redcurrant, plum and earthy spice over a refined, gravel‑toned structure. It finishes clean, savoury and persistent, the kind of elegant, understated Margaux that has settled beautifully into its drinking window. Chateau du Tertre