In 1995, it came into the hands of two Dutchmen, Eric Albada Jelgersma and his manager, Alexander van Beek. The winery flourished, and they reintroduced all the old traditions into the wines. The vineyards were reassessed and improved, resulting in truly phenomenal harvests. This red wine is the second wine from Château du Tertre and bears the name Les Hauts Du Tertre. A full-blooded Margaux with all the beautiful impressions of the region. The château is situated on a hill, also known as a Tertre, surrounded by vineyards where the main grape is Cabernet Sauvignon. A little Cabernet Franc and Merlot are also used in this top-quality wine.
All bunches are harvested by hand, and only the finest are used in this red wine. After pressing and crushing the bunches, the blend for this red Margaux is created. This is an important task, with the Cabernet Sauvignon playing a key role, along with a small amount of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The entire wine is aged for several months in oak barrels, some of which are unused. The result: a Margaux gem that is still relatively affordable, we can tell you.
It's a joy to open; it blew beautifully deep red in the glass. It emanates a warm fragrance, a richness of black fruit with hints of spice and cedar. Give this glass a good swirl, as the full aromas are only released after plenty of air. Rich notes of vanilla, tobacco, dried black fruit, and, of course, a touch of jam. On the palate, it offers a rich attack of black fruit with soft tannins on the tongue. There are also pleasant notes of spice and cedar, along with a good dose of blackcurrant fruit. This classic Margaux is progressive and ripe, with a long, smooth finish.
