Château du Tertre Margaux 2019

Château du Tertre is one of the fine wineries in the Margaux area. We are, of course, in the heart of the Bordeaux region, where red wines are almost always made from a blend of two main grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This Château du Tertre, AOC Margaux, is no exception, where, to the two main players, is added a part of Cabernet Franc (13%) and one of Petit Verdot (6%). Manual harvesting of the grapes that have reached perfect ripeness, the best bunches are carefully selected before being sent for processing. Vinification takes place in wooden vats, cement and temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The maceration phase lasts about 21 days and is followed by alcoholic fermentation. Then, after racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine is placed in French oak barrels for a period of no less than one year. It should be noted that at least one third of the barrels are renewed each year. Deep and intense red, the nose evokes notes of ripe fruit, with aromas of currants and berries, as well as roses, flowers and citrus peel. In the mouth, it reveals itself to be a full-bodied red, with creamy, velvety tannins that prolong the pleasure of each sip for several seconds. A dense, mouth-watering, fresh and aromatic wine, this Château du Tertre is a great Bordeaux to appreciate in its youth and will reveal its full ageing potential with time.