A beautifully balanced Margaux, the 2005 Château Du Tertre offers deep ruby hues with aromas of currant, chocolate, and earthy notes. Full-bodied yet elegant, the palate is layered with supple tannins, silky fruit, and a clean, polished finish. Harmonious and refined, it showcases the classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, reflecting the estate’s signature elegance. Drink now or cellar until 2030 for further development.

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Jun 30, 2013

Wonderful balance of fruit with currant and chocolate character. Full body with integrated tannins and a clean finish. Polished and refined. Drink or hold.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Jun 29, 2015
Drink: 2015-2030

This attractive deep ruby/plum/purple wine is supple, with notes of loamy soil, earth, underbrush and black and red currants. Very fragrant and medium-bodied, with relatively sweet tannin, this wine should continue to drink well for another 10-15+ years.

Vivino | Vivino 4.2

Great sweetness and flavour. Silky and freshness are combined in this flask to bring you the elegance expected of a great Margaux wine.

Jancis Robinson | JR 16
Published: Feb 23, 2017
Drink: 2013-2024

Tasted blind. Looks quite evolved at the rim. Ruby colour. Very mellow, developed Merlot nose. Flattering and forward. Much less obvious tannin than most of these 2005s. Easy, flattering wine for drinking now. A bit simple. 

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The identity of the wines of Château Du Tertre
At Margaux, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates but is not exclusive. At Château Du Tertre, the grape varieties express the terroir and comprise four pillars: Cabernet Sauvignon in the majority, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Each grape variety expresses itself like an orchestral symphony, offering tasters a wine as melodious as it is harmonious.

Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme in the wines of the Margaux appellation. The main structure of Château Du Tertre wines, it is responsible for all their freshness and silky, enveloping tannins. As it ages, it gains in complexity, giving the wine longevity.

Renowned for its volume, roundness and suppleness, Merlot flourishes in the clay soils reserved for it. Opening the harvest, its silky, fruity notes add smoothness to Château Du Tertre’s signature wine.

Complementing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Cabernet Franc brings the balance essential to its structure, and stands out for its freshness and liveliness. Its remarkable finesse offers elegant aromatic length.

Finally, Petit Verdot harmonizes this aromatic palette, its spicy notes, tannic structure and aromatic power giving the wine all its subtlety.