Castle of the Tertre - Margaux 2014

Le Point

16 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Framboise, fraise, bouche tendre, élégante, fruitée, tanins veloutés, bonne longueur.

Vinous

89-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 du Tertre is intense and powerful from the very first taste. Game, smoke, tobacco, leather and cedar all open up in the glass, adding considerable nuance to a core of dark red stone fruit. The 2014 is decidedly powerful and virile in style, with all of the elements in the right place. Bright acidity and firm tannins give the wine much of its energy and also suggest the 2014 will require at least medium-term aging to show at its best. The blend is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

It’s not difficult to sense the flowers, blackberry and a bit of chocolate on the nose and easy to enjoy the smooth, softness coupled with the sensation of freshness on the palate. The sweet cherry finish makes this vintage already easy to drink. From a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot and 10% Merlot, the wine reached 13.2% alcohol. 89-91 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château du Tertre 2014 is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 12% Petit Verdot and 10% Merlot picked from 26 September until 16 October. It has a slightly more opulent nose than the Giscours at the moment with red plum and crushed strawberry fruit, a slight gravel accent coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity and more weight than the Giscours. It feels harmonious and fleshly, lightly spiced with a long tender finish. Alexandre van Beek has overseen a very commendable Margaux for the vintage and it should drink well over the next 15 to 20 years.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2015

Dark crimson with a blackish tinge. Something unusual, almost animal, about this on the nose. Much more fruit than tannin. Very worked. Intriguing! Richer than most of its peers. Impressively persistent.

Asian Palate

92 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Fresh, lively and beautifully crafted with a fine line of acidity running through it. The flavors are lifted, balanced and the tannins are silky. Well crafted wine with Denis Dubourdieu as consultant. This chateau is improving every year.

Decanter.com

16,75 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Quite robust, meaty nose. There's good fruit but its not yet showing the usual Margaux lift which will come in time along with more expression. Drink: 2018-2028 (89)

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

A fantastic Tertre. One of the best in years with so much dark fruit, earth and light meat character. Decadent yet classy. Full body, polished tannins long finish.

timatkin.com

91 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Aufhellendes Granat mit mittlerer Dichte, feiner Rand. Eher kühler Ansatz, Johannisbeeren und blättrige Nuancen drin, er zeigt aber auch eine schöne Würze. Im Gaumen frisch, geradlinig, die Muskeln sind bereits im Extrakt eingebettet, endet leicht dropsig und gehört in die geniesserische Margauxkiste. 17/20 2020 – 2038

Wine Enthusiast

94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

93–95. Barrel Sample. This is a rich, smoky wine, with medium weight and concentration. It offers spicy notes, solid tannins and swathes of fresh fruit. This is going to be a seriously good wine.

Wine Spectator

88-91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Pepper and savory flavors lead the way, followed by slightly brisk damson plum, cherry pit and iron notes. Not dense, but shows a good racy edge on the
finish.