2018 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
By Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
2018 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
The distinguished 2018 vintage from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf encapsulates a year when Saint-Emilion's terroir expressed its might in the bottle. As a seasoned witness to the evolution and prowess of this estate, the unique narrative of each vintage becomes ever more compelling.
A Vintage with Poignant Pedigree
The tapestry of the 2018 offering boasts an artful blend, predominantly Merlot with a hint of Cabernet Franc, presenting investors and enthusiasts with a dynamic portfolio addition. The expertise of the indefatigable François Mitjavile has once again fashioned a creation that intertwines traditional Bordeaux sophistication with exhilarating innovation.
Climate's Crucial Kiss
Recollecting Bordeaux’s climatic mood swings in 2018, one finds the path to brilliance was no straightforward affair. Blessed with an Indian summer, the region's harvest burgeoned under optimal conditions. The result for Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf is a vintage charged with lush, dark fruits and an undercurrent of velvety tannins that promises transcendence with age.
Finessed yet robust, the wine illustrates layers of black cherry, plum and subtle spices, tightly woven into a structure that signals extraordinary aging potential. An interplay of acidity and minerality confers vibrancy, ensuring a complex but harmonious palate engagement synonymous with noteworthy Saint-Emilion vintages.
A Harbinger of Potential
The depth and character of the 2018 vintage from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf stand as a testament to the estate’s unyielding dedication to viticultural excellence. Its inherent balance couples beautifully with an immediate richness that navigates the fine line between accessibility and longevity—one can anticipate graceful maturation over the coming decades. Intriguing for both intellectual contemplation and investment discussion, this wine holds forth as a paragon amidst its contemporaries.
Market price (CAD)
$2,360.00
12x75cl