Château du Tertre 2025

The 2025 vintage was marked by particularly hot and dry weather conditions, requiring significant effort to preserve the grapes’ freshness. Careful management of the foliage and soil played a key role in maintaining a balanced ripening process. The harvest, which took place from September 8 to 22, yielded concentrated and perfectly healthy grapes. The final blend, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (65%) and complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, accurately expresses the classic identity of Margaux. Winemaking, carried out in wooden, concrete, and stainless steel tanks, prioritizes gentle extraction and controlled maceration to preserve the fruit’s finesse and purity. Sixteen months of ageing in Bordeaux barrels, 40% of which are new, accompanies the wine with elegance without overpowering its expression.

On the palate, the wine reveals a deep garnet color with violet highlights. The nose captivates with its aromatic intensity, blending ripe black fruits, blackcurrant, and fresh blackberry with delicate floral notes and hints of spice. On the palate, the full-bodied and harmonious attack evolves into a generous, velvety body that retains a lovely freshness despite the vintage’s natural concentration. Gentle extraction techniques have yielded particularly silky tannins, giving the wine an elegant texture and a sensation of great fluidity. The balance between power, richness, and finesse lends the wine great distinction. The long, precise finish prolongs the fruity and spicy notes with beautiful delicacy.

A refined and distinguished Château du Tertre 2025, which elegantly conveys the richness of the vintage while preserving the freshness and grace characteristic of great Margaux wines.