Marquis de Terme - Margaux 2020

TASTED

93 / 100

byAndreas Larssonthe7/6/2021

Pure and stylish, some stony notes, discreet but ripe fruit with raspberry, cassis and a sweet spiciness. The palate is classically dense with a fine tannic backbone, ripe yet fresh with good proportions and a long elegant finish.

La Revue du Vin de France

90-91 / 100

the6/7/2021

Il cultive le style opulent et démonstratif, avec un fruit très mûr qui confit légèrement et une densité imposante. Les abondants tanins vont devoir se fondre.

Le Figaro

92-93 / 100

the6/2/2021

Un nez plein de chaleur, qui s'ouvre sur des notes de feuilles de thé infusées et de bois de cerisier. Une bouche limpide et voluptueuse, avec une solide structure, sur le fruit, et de généreux tannins. Déjà très avancé pour son âge.

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/1/2021

The 2020 Marquis de Terme is a bit firm, but it offers good depth in its red cherry/red plum fruit. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 becomes more charming over time. Today, it is a bit brutish. Graphite, scorched earth, dried flowers and incense add aromatic nuance with a bit of time in the glass. Tasted three times.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/28/2021

Lots of meaty red and black fruits, scorched earth, leather, and background oak dominate the nose of the 2020 Château Marquis De Terme. A medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, beautifully pure Margaux, it has impressive tannins and the class to benefit from at least 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for over two decades.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/27/2021

The 2020 Marquis de Terme has a focused, delineated nose, vibrant blackberry and raspberry fruit mingling with tobacco and light incense aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity, gentle grip and a touch of dark chocolate and mint toward the finish. This deserves 4–5 years in bottle, and it should end up at the top of my banded score. Fine. Tasted twice with consistent notes.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/26/2021

Lots of meaty red and black fruits, scorched earth, leather, and background oak dominate the nose of the 2020 Château Marquis De Terme. A medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, beautifully pure Margaux, it has impressive tannins and the class to benefit from at least 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for over two decades.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/25/2021

Cassis, bilberry, chocolate, mocha and pepper. Good, austere, tight, mint leaf on the close of play. This has depth of expression, the fruit has been carefully extracted to minimise what are still pretty ferocious tannins. A yield of 30hl/ha. Tasted three times and was impressed each time. Important to note that Marquis de Terme is one of the few Left Bank estates that does a final adjustment to the blend before bottling, although typically changes are only made to the second wine so this is likely to be at least extremely close to what will go into the final bottle.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/21/2021

A beautiful display of violets, roses, cherry blossoms, espresso, plums, black cherry and cocoa come to the surface with little effort. Silky, soft and polished, medium/full-bodied, with a finish that delivers layer after layer of chocolate covered dark red, plush fruits. 93-95

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/20/2021

The 2020 Marquis de Terme sports a deep garnet-purple color and pronounced notes of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry preserves and kirsch, plus suggestions of bay leaves, forest floor, black truffles and hoisin. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy, delivering a good amount of ripe black fruits without heaviness, finishing with a spicy kick. This blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is aging for 18 months in French oak barriques, 50% new. The alcohol is 14%.

Anthocyanes

93-95 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/11/2021

Nez de réglisse, de fruits noirs, d'épices et de cassis/mure élégant et frais. Moins boisé que d'habitude mais arômes grillés/toastées encore présents. Bouche juteuse, savoureuse, charnue avec de beaux tanins veloutés et civilisés. Petite pointe de bourgeon de cassis et variétal noble. Une belle bouteille sur l'allonge et la tension avec la densité nécessaire pour en faire un vin de garde.

Bernard Burtschy

94-95 / 100

byBernard Burtschythe5/10/2021

Falstaff

90-92 / 100

the5/10/2021

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Süße Kirschen, feine Brombeerfrucht, etwas Cassis, ein Hauch von reifen Pflaumen, frische Orangenzesten. Saftig, etwas schokoladig, integrierte Tannine, dunkle Frucht im Abgang, mineralischer Nachhall.

My Bettane + Desseauve

93 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/7/2021

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/23/2021

Blackberry and blackcurrant with some licorice and tar on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with intense yet polished tannins and a long, beautiful finish. The quality of the tannins is an upgrade here.