Domaine Du Château
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils
Cuvée De Mon Aïeul Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000
Used the Durand on the cork - soaked to the edge. Decanted for 2 hours.
This wine had some gaminess. Smooth. Fruit was a bit wild and overpowered by the savory flavors.
Paired well with the chicken skewers and onions. Needed complex flavors in the food to pair well.
Good but quite a bit below the Beaucastel — 24 days ago
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009
Always delivers with its generous red cherry, berry fruit, spice, earth, mineral, fresh floral & violets. Just hitting its prime with many yrs left — 5 days ago
Château de la Gardine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022
Impossible to find in states anymore. They don’t export. Brought home from France. Predisposed to love it. And I do. Classic CdP. All that you want and expect. (You know it. I don’t have to list it.) balances and long finish. 2022 — 3 days ago
Château de Saint-Cosme
Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2019
100% Syrah. This is a very inexpensive Cotes but 2019 was a banner year. Velvety and full bodied. Notes of black cherry, graphite and cocoa powder. Medium tannins brings a decent finish. Nicely paired with a spicy grilled chicken. — 15 days ago
Château de Beaucastel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2006
2 hour decant. Shredded cork. Filtered the wine.
Wow. This was just gorgeous and smooth. Tannins very well integrated and the fruit was excellent.
One of my favorite vintages with some age — 24 days ago
Château du Tertre
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018
Château du Tertre, Red Blend – 2018
AOC Margaux – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
5th Growth, Grand Cru Classé en 1855
Overview
A historic Margaux estate, Château du Tertre sits on a prominent gravel “tertre” (hillock) that gives the château its name. The 2018 vintage was a warm and generous year, producing wines with depth, richness, and polished tannins. The estate’s blend for the V.18 crafted Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 25%, and Petit Verdot 5%, delivering the quintessential Margaux elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe plum layered with graphite, cedar, and cigar box. Hints of violets, licorice, and cocoa weave through the bouquet, adding complexity.
Mouthfeel
Elegant yet bold: medium to full-bodied with polished and structured tannins, a silky mid-palate, and a long, harmonious finish. A wine showing its prime with youthful vibrancy and well-integrated oak.
Food Pairings
Roast lamb with herbs, beef Wellington, duck breast, Truffle risotto, porcini pasta, mushroom burgers, aged Gruyère, Manchego, or Brie de Meaux.
Verdict
The 2018 vintage is a standout for Margaux, and Château du Tertre shines with a balance of power and finesse. Dark-fruited, silky, and aromatic, this wine embodies the elegance that Margaux is celebrated for, approachable now, yet cellar-worthy for another decade.
Did You Know?
Château du Tertre shares historical ties with Château Giscours (also in Margaux), once under the same ownership. Its elevated gravel terroir provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon’s deep root systems.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: For me, the 2018 du Tertre is the sweet spot, Margaux elegance meets ripe, modern Bordeaux style, without sacrificing finesse and within a reasonable price point. Cheers! — 5 days ago
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000
Strawberry, red candy, plum and eucalyptus. Feminine and polished.
Drink now. — 14 days ago
Michael Dierberg
Tasting with a big fan of Rayas. Better than the 2010 and both bottles were so different than other CDP. This one more Burgundy, the 2010 closer to Bordeaux. Both very elegant. — 3 days ago