{"title":"Chateau du Tertre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau du Tertre \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of Bordeaux's oldest wine estates, producing elegant and subtle blends since the 12th century. Based on one of \u003cstrong\u003eMargaux's highest gravelly hilltops\u003c\/strong\u003e, du Tertre has held its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal 52-hectare vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e since its birth, gaining a 5th Growth classification in 1855. \u003cstrong\u003eIn 2021, the chateau was acquired by the Helfrich family\u003c\/strong\u003e, managers of the trading company Les Grands Chais de France. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau du Tertre: Classed Margaux Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau du Tertre dates back more than 1000 years, \u003cstrong\u003efirst known as Tertre d'Arsac\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its high volume of vines located in the Arsac commune. During this time, the Arsac seigneury owned the estate for over 400 years, during which Pierre Mitchell, an astute Bordeaux glassblower, \u003cstrong\u003ecreated the first Jeroboam bottle. \u003c\/strong\u003eThen, in the 17th century, the famed \u003cstrong\u003ede Segur family purchased du Tertre, adding the chateau to its portfolio, which included Lafiite, Mouton, Latour, Calon Segur, and Phelan Segur. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe chateau was later \u003cstrong\u003eclassified as a Fifth Growth during the 1855 Bordeaux Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e and retained a reputation as one of the greatest Margaux wines until the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing widespread vineyard damage during the World Wars and the 1956 Bordeaux frost, Chateau du Tertre had a significant amount of vines replanted under the new proprietor, \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippe Gasqueton.\u003c\/strong\u003e The new owner helped to rehabilitate du Tertre's reputation, though its modern-day renown can be attributed to the Albada Jelgersma family. Better known as \u003cstrong\u003eAJ Domaines, the family hired Alexander van Beek to manage the chateau,\u003c\/strong\u003e and under his authority, du Tertre replanted its vineyard and discontinued the use of machine harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVan Beek led du Tertre to consistent 90+ ratings from Robert Parker, who labelled the estate, \u003cstrong\u003e\"a perennial underachiever now on the move up!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 25 years of ownership, AJ Domaines sold the chateau to the Helfrich family in 2021, opting to allocate more time and resources to the neighboring \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Giscours\u003c\/strong\u003e. The new proprietors have continued du Tertre's renaissance and look to produce more wines than the previous owners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau du Tertre Margaux Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau du Tertre gains its name from its location in Margaux, with the chateau \u003cstrong\u003eset on the highest gravelly hilltop\u003c\/strong\u003e in the appellation. Its name\u003cstrong\u003e translates to \"mound\" or \"rising ground\" in English\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with 52 original hectares of land, it remains one of the area's largest and oldest vineyards. The site is planted to \u003cstrong\u003e63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, and 11% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a small 6-hectare plot allocated to white wine production; this plot contains \u003cstrong\u003e40% Chardonnay, 28% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Viognier, and 12% Gros Manseng. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gravelly topsoil and clay subsoils create excellent natural drainage, forcing the vines to dig deep for nutrients and minerals. Consequently, the ripened fruit displays immense silkiness, freshness, and suppleness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vintage is \u003cstrong\u003ehand-harvested and farmed with biodynamic techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beginning in 2008, du Tertre planted hedgerows to shelter the vines from predators and pests, while using plant and animal matter as organic fertilizers. Only 80% of the vineyard is farmed biodynamically today, though the chateau hopes to push that number to 100% within the next 5 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the harvest, the fruit is selected using an optical sorter, and then is taken to a crushing machine, which flows into concrete, wood, and stainless steel vats. The winner contains four egg-shaped concrete vats, some of the first in all of Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau du Tertre Bordeaux Wine Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the flagship du Tertre, the chateau produces a second label, Les Hauts du Tertre, and a white wine, Tertre Blanc. Chateau du Tertre has been acclaimed for its opulent, round, and complex style, with the dominant Cabernet Sauvignon varietal providing the main structure and silkiness of the wines. Furthermore, the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot harmonize the palette with balance, freshness, and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLes Hauts du Tertre\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Hauts du Tertre is Chateau du Tertre's second wine, crafted for approachable drinking in its youth. Bottles are crafted with the same meticulous care and processes as the Grand Vin, showcasing a new facet of du Tertre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTertre Blanc\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTertre Blanc is the white wine of Chateau du Tertre, first crafted in the 2014 vintage. The wine is a composition of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and a small portion of Gros Manseng. Once blended, Tertre Blanc features beautiful golden hues, fruit aromas, and a full-bodied profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdd Chateau du Tertre to Your Cellar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau du Tertre provides one of Bordeaux's most elegant and historic wines at an approachable price, with bottles consistently under $100. Celebrated for its elegance, opulence, and trademark Margaux style, Chateau du Tertre is the perfect everyday drinker for Bordeaux lovers looking to add a small-production wine to their cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of Chateau du Tertre wines and secure your bottle today. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2010-chateau-du-tertre-margaux-bottle-750ml","title":"2010 Chateau Du Tertre, Margaux, Bottle (750mL)","description":"\"Deep garnet in color, the 2010 du Tertre sashays out of the glass with pretty notions of black tea, fragrant soil, wilted roses and kirsch over a cassis and blackberry pie core. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has bright, vibrant, crunchy fruit with a firm, grainy texture and bags of freshness, finishing with great length and energy.\" LPB for TWA Mar 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 2010 du Tertre soars out of the glass with blackberry, \u003cem\u003esous-bois\u003c\/em\u003e and light mint aromas. Good definition here and nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but quite firm tannins, a welcome sprinkling of cracked black pepper and an off-dry finish that feels long and persistent. Superb. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizonta\" AG for VM Apr 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Reserved, with finely carved architecture, captures Margaux appellation typicity, starting to open up but not fully in its drinking window yet, has plenty of time ahead. Feathered hedgerow brambled strawberry and blackberry fruits, with tighter kick of cassis and bitter black chocolate coming in through the mid palate. Good stuff. Albada Jelgersma family owners, Alexander van Beek director.\" JA for IB Sep 2024","brand":"Du Tertre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408952205549,"sku":"BDX:TER:DUTR-0750-2010-F0L0C0","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXTERDUTR-0750-2010-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1773098635"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Chateau_du_Tertre.jpg?v=1775510464","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/chateau-du-tertre.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}