2007 Ch. du Tertre, Margaux

Margaux had a tough time of things in 2007 so it is particularly rewarding to find a wine like Du Tertre that has outperformed the vintage with such concentration, personality and class. Their 59% Cabernet Sauvignon is the highest proportion ever at Du Tertre and its lushness helped make this wine such a success. A fragrant black fruit and eucalyptus nose leads on to a refined but velvety palate with creamy, spicy, ripe blackberry fruit, dark chocolate, melted tannins and a long, firm finish. Another impressive effort from one of the rising stars of Bordeaux

"Dark slightly brownish crimson with a weak rim. Luscious fully ripe Cabernet Franc aromas to me [JH: it does have an unusually high 18% this year]. Very round and plush and easy. Soft and gentle with good refreshment factor. Very appetising. Nicely balanced. And Margaux gentleness."
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Jancis Robinson

Black-red, purple rim, smoky and nicely concentrated blackcurrant Cabernet fruit, smooth, even a little chocolatey, very good natural ripeness and none of the greenness or rawness of the vintage, an attractive, plummy, classy wine.
Steven Spurrier