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In the 12th century, traces of this Château can already be found in the Archives of the Arsac seigneury, owned by the de Montaigne family, the famous French writer and Mayor of Bordeaux in the 16th century.
It borders Châteaux Cantenac-Brown and Brane-Cantenac to the north and Château Giscours to the east. It is situated on one of the Médoc's highest gravelly hilltops, from which it takes its name. Its vineyard is remarkable for two reasons: it's in one piece and it faces due south.
It's a fifth Grand Cru Classé following the prestigious 1855 list.
Varietal composition: Cabernet Sauvignon: 45, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 20% and 5% Petit Verdot.
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, and annual production is in the order of 255 barrels, or around 300,000 bottles.
50% of the wine is aged in new barrels for an average of 18 months, depending on the typicity of the harvest.
The Merlots are flavourful and fresh, a typical expression in the best years.
The Cabernet Francs are elegant, refined, with a silky texture and a lovely tension.
Concentration, rich fruit and powerful tannins characterise the Petit-Verdots.
Finally, the Cabernet Sauvignons show incredible density and perfect balance between the very essence of fruit and their tannic backbone.
These are undoubtedly the best Cabernets ever produced at the estate.
Blending affirms a Château du Tertre 2022 magnificent for its ripeness, its density and its concentration.
