2022 Château du Tertre Tertre Blanc
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2028 |
Description
The history of Château du Tertre goes back a long way. If we look back at the history books, du Tertre is already mentioned in the 16th century. After the Second World War it was Philippe Gasqueton who founded Ch. du Tertre back on the map. He put the vineyards and wine cellars in good condition, so that the wine is considered one of the best from Margaux. However, the real improvement in quality was made by the late Eric Albada Jelgersma (of Laurus), who took over the Château with 52 hectares of vineyard from the widow Gasqueton in 1997. 21 hectares are planted with cabernet sauvignon, 18 with merlot and 25 with cabernet franc and petit verdot. With enormous ambition and investments, the wines of Château du Tertre are back on the menu. Alexander van Beek was, and is also the director of Château Giscours also in Margaux, which is also owned by the late Eric Albada Jelgersma. Denis Dubourdieu is oenological consultant at du Tertre. At the beginning of 2020, the Château was sold to the Helfrich family, known for Les Grands Chais de France. Now Du Tertre is a top-level wine and more than worthy of the 5th Grand Cru Classé. The Château is located on an impressive hill (called 'Tertre' in French) that is completely surrounded by vines.
This Château du Tertre Blanc is made from 23% Chardonnay, 39% Gros Manseng, 19% Viognier, and 19% Sauvignon Blanc. That's why it's a Vin de France, but no less tasty! Juicy, full and soft. Mango, white peach, a bit of pepper and nice acidity.
FACT: The wines come from the cellars of the Chateau directly to our conditioned Warehouse in Dordrecht where all our wines are stored.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Margaux |
| Winery | Chateau du Tertre |
| Grape | Gros Manseng, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 93 |
| Vinous rating | 91 |
| Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Aged on wood, Mineral, Tense, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Lekker luxe, Met vrienden |
Wijnhuis
Château du Tertre is located in the French town of Arsac, which is part of the department of Gironde. Château du Tertre is located in the highest part of the wine town of Margaux with the most refined gravel strata of the Médoc. The vines cover themselves in the light and the sun and protect them against the late frost in the spring. A vapor provides natural drainage, separates the 2 gravel layers and cools the vines. This lowers the temperature of the vines which is vital for development and protects them from both excess water and drought. Cabernet Sauvignon is the main grape variety of this winery. Furthermore, we work with the types Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
The Château du Tertre is an estate of about 1000 years old. The associated vineyard extends over 52 hectares, and has remained unchanged since 1855. During the 19th century, Château du Tertre gained worldwide fame mainly thanks to the classification from 1855 that awarded the châteu de Margaux Grand Cru Class. In 1997, Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma bought the estate and invested in a large-scale general restructuring, returning the former noble personality to the Château du Tertre. The wines of Château du Tertre reflect the soul of that beautiful terroir.