Castle of Tertre - Margaux 2013

Wine Advocate

85 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

The 2013 du Tertre has a light, pencil lead bouquet that is calling out for more fruit. It disconcertingly loses some vigor in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with tart cherry fruit on the entry, quite high acidity with a raw and abrasive finish. There are much better wines in recent vintages, but you probably know that already. Also tasted at the château in March 2016 with consistent notes.

Wine Spectator

83 / 100

the3/31/2016

Jamessuckling.com

88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

A tangy and fresh red with plum, berry and coffee aromas and flavors. Medium body, fine tannins and crisp finish. Drink now.

Wine Advocate

87-89 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

A possible sleeper of the vintage, this 2013 possesses plenty of licorice, black currant, underbrush and white chocolate aromas, medium body, sweet, pure, black currant flavors, very good to excellent concentration, and a long finish. Consume it over the next 10+ years.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

87-90 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/16/2014

Medium ruby-red.  Expressive aromas of plum, raspberry, aromatic herbs and coffee show a pungent leafy quality.  Then much riper in the mouth, with silky, intense wild berry flavors displaying noteworthy sweetness and precision.  Offers excellent fruit intensity and volume for the year.  Persistent red berry nuances and substantial, slightly hard tannins coat the palate at the back.

matthewjukes.com

14 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

Very dull and almost smoky /peaty on the nose. Not ripe enough and the fruit is muted and lifeless. Not impressive

Jancis Robinson

15,5 / 20

byRichard Hemmingsthe4/22/2014

Sweet black cherry fruit, then a dilute palate. Very straightforward, with accessible, softened tannins and refreshing acid.

Vinous

85-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/17/2014

Grilled herbs, smoke, game, tobacco and earthiness are some of the notes that inform the 2013 Chateau du Tertre. Although quite pretty in the glass, the 2013 lacks depth and mid-palate presence, something that may become more accentuated over time.

My Bettane + Desseauve

15,5 / 20

the4/15/2014

Beaucoup de droiture, nez floral bien margalais, corps un rien étroit et quelques notes de poivron rouge liées à la nature des cabernets, tannin un peu sec, mais finale franche, assurée, prometteuse. Il devrait s’étoffer en barrique.

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

The du Tertre has a focused bouquet of red berries and rose petals, nicely defined even if it does lack intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins on the entry. It is missing finesse and delineation, although it does have satisfactory length.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/14/2014

Deep colour and quite lifted cassis fruit, good natural ripeness and nice  structure and length.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

This is really excellent for the vintage. A beautiful wine with berry, hints of hazelnut and chocolate. Medium body, fine tannins and a savory finish. The warmer soils in Tertre helped combat the coolness of 2013.      

Wine Spectator

86-89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2014

Direct, with a polished feel to the plum and bing cherry fruit. Finish is inlaid with modest red licorice and sweet spice notes. —J.M.

Wine Enthusiast

90-92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe3/31/2014

This wine is ripe, full of blackberry flavors and tannins that are well integrated into the natural fruitiness of the wine. It is going to be an attractive wine for medium-term consumption.