Even in the highly acclaimed 2005 vintage, Du Tertre remains under most consumer’s radar. Made by essentially the same winemaking team as Giscours, this cuvee exhibits a dense purple color, followed by earthy, truffle, smoky blackberry, floral, and cassis aromas. It is a beautifully pure, medium to full-bodied wine with abundant but sweet tannin, fine opulence, a multilayered texture, and a long finish that is neither aggressive nor astringent. Cellar it for another 3-4 years, and consume it over the following 20-25.
The first thing to notice is that the Château du Tertre 2005 demonstrates a surprising and rather vexing bricking on the rim. The nose is ripe and candied with red berry fruit, hints of fig and Xmas cake, quite animally and almost Rhône-like. The palate is medium-bodied with soft and supple tannin. This is very approachable, smooth in the mouth with red cherries, cranberry, fig and damson. Not a bad 2005 but I worry that this is maturing too rapidly within the context of the vintage and its peers.
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