The 1995 Château du Tertre, a Margaux wine, is a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This wine presents a chocolatey, berry-scented nose with hints of cassis, licorice, and earthy aromas. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied, with fine concentration, although somewhat monolithic. Despite this, it is well-made, mouthfilling, and moderately tannic. Its attractive balance and approachable tannins make it an enjoyable, though not particularly attention-grabbing, drink. Best enjoyed now as it has reached its peak.

The Wine Advocate | RP 86
Published: Feb 23, 1998
Drink: 2003-2015

A chocolatey, berry-scented nose with weedy cassis, licorice, and earth aromas is followed by a medium-bodied wine with fine concentration. Although monolithic, the 1995 is well-made, mouthfilling, and moderately tannic. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2015. Readers should be aware that this property was recently sold by Madame Gasqueton (the proprietor of Calon-Segur) to a Dutchman named Eric Jelgersma, also the new proprietor of Chateau Giscours.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16.5
Published: Mar 2, 2011
Drink: 2004-2015

Mid ruby. Very fragrant and high toned. Lightweight and much gentler tannins than most 1995 Margaux. But actually this makes for an attractive drink. Not an attention grabber but very well balanced – although some may find the acidity just a tad pronounced. 

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The identity of the wines of Château Du Tertre
At Margaux, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates but is not exclusive. At Château Du Tertre, the grape varieties express the terroir and comprise four pillars: Cabernet Sauvignon in the majority, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Each grape variety expresses itself like an orchestral symphony, offering tasters a wine as melodious as it is harmonious.

Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme in the wines of the Margaux appellation. The main structure of Château Du Tertre wines, it is responsible for all their freshness and silky, enveloping tannins. As it ages, it gains in complexity, giving the wine longevity.

Renowned for its volume, roundness and suppleness, Merlot flourishes in the clay soils reserved for it. Opening the harvest, its silky, fruity notes add smoothness to Château Du Tertre’s signature wine.

Complementing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Cabernet Franc brings the balance essential to its structure, and stands out for its freshness and liveliness. Its remarkable finesse offers elegant aromatic length.

Finally, Petit Verdot harmonizes this aromatic palette, its spicy notes, tannic structure and aromatic power giving the wine all its subtlety.