Du Tertre 2018 (750ML)

90 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2018 Château du Tertre, this estate sold by the Jelgersmar family during my tastings, has an intense bouquet of iris and pencil lead aromas infusing the black fruit, and a touch of ash in the background. I like the chutzpah here. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins on the entry, quite firm and earthy, with just a little dryness on the graphite-tinged finish. This is decent du Tertre that just needs to muster a touch more finesse in bottle." 03/21

94 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "Aromas of meat and dark berries with some dried flowers. It’s full-bodied with round, chewy tannins and a juicy finish with some dark chocolate. Give it three or four years to soften and come together. Try after 2024." 01/21

94 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "Very seductive, with warmed plum sauce, cassis and raspberry confiture flavors stitched together with singed sandalwood and light mineral notes. Ends with a velvety edge while a flash of alder darts in the background. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2023 through 2036." 01/21

94-96 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast: "Under the same ownership as the top performing Château Giscours, this estate has established itself also as an impressive property. This vintage offers a dense structure and ripe black fruit flavor that confirms a success.' 04/19

92 Points, Jane Ansen, Decanter: "Brushed grilled cedar edge on the nose here, deep silky texture and lots of lovely fruit. Touches of heat on the finish but a clear bitter chocolate ending keeps things focused. 50% new oak. 14% Petit Verdot makes up the blend." 11/20