Chateau du Tertre 2023

James Suckling: "The lead pencil, blackberries and blackcurrants are very intense on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with a solid core of fruit and tannins and a creamy, refined texture that turns to a medium finish. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot."

Weinwisser: "Delikates blaubeeriges Bouquet, edle Cassiswürze, parfümierter Pfeifentabak und Heidelbeerdrops. Am satten Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, herrlicher Extraktfülle, vibrierender Rasse und trainiertem Körper. Im gebündelten langen feinaromatischen Finale, schwarze Johannisbeere, Lakritze, Graphit und feinsandige Adstringenz."

Wine Advocate: "As this estate's extensive restructuring begins to come to fruition, the 2023 du Tertre contains fully 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, as replanted parcels begin to be included in the grand vin, complemented by 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest Merlot. Offering up aromas of dark berries, licorice, lilac and mint, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a notably concentrated, serious core by this estate's typically charming standards, revealing sweet structuring tannins and a succulent, seamless profile. In short, du Tertre's renaissance continues."

The Wine Cellar Insider: "Chocolate, cherries, flowers, espresso, and spearmint nuances shine on the nose. The palate is soft, fruity, fresh, and is not shy about already starting to let you enjoy its black, and red fruit-filled, creamy-textured charms. Drink from 2027-2045."