Jeroen Koenen

9.6

Impressive depth/complexity and extremely chuggable, as well!
Grandiose. — 4 days ago

Robert Lockemer

9.3

Delicious, 9.3. Wine Merchant. $21 — 4 months ago

Michael Gong

9.5

A perfect rosé. Crispy. Notes of strawberries and limestone. A wonderful way to start any summer evening. — 5 months ago

Jon Ebsworth

9.0

Cotes de Catalan red with Guinea Fowl at Spring. Excellent fruit, not the graininess I can find in Grenache/Carignan reds at times. — 2 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Château du Tertre, Red Blend – 2018
AOC Margaux – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
5th Growth, Grand Cru Classé en 1855

Overview
A historic Margaux estate, Château du Tertre sits on a prominent gravel “tertre” (hillock) that gives the château its name. The 2018 vintage was a warm and generous year, producing wines with depth, richness, and polished tannins. The estate’s blend for the V.18 crafted Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 25%, and Petit Verdot 5%, delivering the quintessential Margaux elegance.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum layered with graphite, cedar, and cigar box. Hints of violets, licorice, and cocoa weave through the bouquet, adding complexity.

Mouthfeel
Elegant yet bold: medium to full-bodied with polished and structured tannins, a silky mid-palate, and a long, harmonious finish. A wine showing its prime with youthful vibrancy and well-integrated oak.

Food Pairings
Roast lamb with herbs, beef Wellington, duck breast, Truffle risotto, porcini pasta, mushroom burgers, aged Gruyère, Manchego, or Brie de Meaux.

Verdict
The 2018 vintage is a standout for Margaux, and Château du Tertre shines with a balance of power and finesse. Dark-fruited, silky, and aromatic, this wine embodies the elegance that Margaux is celebrated for, approachable now, yet cellar-worthy for another decade.

Did You Know?
Château du Tertre shares historical ties with Château Giscours (also in Margaux), once under the same ownership. Its elevated gravel terroir provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon’s deep root systems.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: For me, the 2018 du Tertre is the sweet spot, Margaux elegance meets ripe, modern Bordeaux style, without sacrificing finesse and within a reasonable price point. Cheers! — a month ago

Joe Gomes

9.4

Pear nose and on the palate. Medium acidity. Loved this one!chicken , oysters, ya ! Fruit stays on the palate quite a while.. a Joe Godas selection. — 6 months ago

Pablo

9.0

Delicious. Paired with just about everything on the table. — 4 months ago

Pat A

9.9

I like it! Has some spice and a long finish. Had at first retirement wine Wednesday of 2025. $16 bottle — 4 months ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Lovely. Off the list at 5eme Peche in Collioure. — 6 months ago

Jayna Fontenot

9.3

Plum, blackberry, blueberry, and red velvet on the nose. Soft, easy and wonderfully tannic. — 3 years ago