90-92

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2020 du Tertre is bold and punchy, with an enticing mix of inky dark fruit and more savory, earthy tones. All the elements are so nicely integrated. The tannins are a bit burly, as is often the case, and yet the 2020 appears to have enough fruit to provide at least some balance. Scorched earth, licorice, tobacco and game linger on the potent finish. 05/2021

88

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2020 Château du Tertre still has a slightly herbaceous nose that I remarked upon from barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, nicely balanced, but does not deliver the complexity that I know this Margaux can deliver. Just falls a bit below its potential in this vintage. 12/2022

93

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berries, pencil shavings, warm spices and cocoa powder, the 2020 du Tertre is medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with an elegant, suave profile that belies good depth and concentration. This terroir is never going to produce the most powerful wine in Margaux, and it's the prime example of an estate that gets lost in a mass tasting, but the restructuring of its vineyards, almost complete, is clearly quietly bearing its fruit. 04/2023

90

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité et subtil. Raffiné au toucher dès l’attaque, fondant en milieu de bouche, très aromatique, le vin se développe gras, fin et long, avec beaucoup de goût dans la persistance et aucune sensation de tannin. Voici donc le Du Tertre le plus charnu que je connaisse. Assemblage : 47 % cabernet sauvignon, 24 % merlot, 21 % cabernet franc, 8 % petit verdot. Degré d’alcool : 13°38 – pH : 3,72 – IPT : 70. Rendement : 24,75 hl/ha. Production : 53 % de la récolte.

95

James Suckling

James Suckling

Focused aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants with hints of dark chocolate, mint and graphite. Medium to full body, round and medium velvety tannins. Lovely berry and hazelnut character in the aftertaste. Juicy at the end with clarity. Already so attractive but give it two or three years to come together. 05/2023