2020 Château du Tertre Les Hauts du Tertre Margaux

Château du Tertre is a more than 1000 year old estate in Arsac, within the boundaries of the Margaux appellation. The winery was founded by the noble family D'Arsac in the year 1143. In 1997 the Château comes into the hands of the Albada Jelgersma family, who also own Château Giscours. Last year the castle was sold again, this time to the Helfrich family. Chateau Du Tertre which is classified with the 5th Grand Cru Classé.

Les Hauts du Tertre is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This wine is the second wine of this famous Château. The second wine is made from slightly younger vines, which is the only difference from the first wine. After vinification, the wine matures for 15-17 months in oak barrels, 45% of which are new barrels. The wine is intense and full of aromas of black fruit and cocoa in a firm structure. Les Hauts du Tertre has a concentrated and structured Bordeaux with charm and finesse. A wide and nuanced range of flavors (velvet black fruit, luxurious wood tones and other shades).