Chateau Du Tertre, 5ème Cru 2016 Size::1 Bottle supported with integrated dried herbs

supported with integrated dried herbs

Robust and focused

A pale yellow in colour with green flecks

tannins on the palate and a lingering finish

wonderful aperitif

Chateau Du Tertre, 5ème Cru 2016 Size::1 Bottle supported with integrated dried herbsIn the past, this estate was planted with roughly one third each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. New owners arrived in 1997 and big changes followed, with the proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot both climbing, and Merlot falling back. The 2016 wine is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 10% each of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot, presently ageing in 40% new barrels. Colour is rich, deep purple, the