1995 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
By Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
1995 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
The 1995 vintage from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf is a singular mosaic of meticulous viticulture and an exceedingly gracious season - a profilic year that insiders fiercely cherish. The Saint-Émilion appellation bestowed its benevolence upon the vineyard's Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend, ensuring that this wine stands tall as a pinnacle of investment-grade connoisseurship.
A Vintage That Speaks Volumes
One cannot simply evaluate the 1995 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf without acknowledging the vintage's unique climatic idiosyncrasies. A notably dry and sunny September provided the perfect denouement to the growing season. This allowed for excellent ripening conditions which is echoed in the matured bouquet and robust structure evident upon degustation.
Sensory Elegance Married with Terroir Excellence
The 1995 vintage encapsulates a palette of olfactory elegance and structured potency. It opens with an orchestrated medley of ripe black currant, gregarious cherry, and a flirtatious hint of tobacco. Time has graced this wine with soft, plush tannins caressed by a touch of oak-related warmth, culminating in a lengthy finish that remains impeccably balanced throughout.
The prowess of the winemakers’ deft handling of terroir-driven characteristics is evidently portrayed in the glass; from soils rich in limestone and clay comes forth a stellar extent of minerality, which expertly tempers the opulent fruit expressions, ensuring a profile that radiates finesse and complexity.
Investment-Worthy Indulgence
In summation, one might confidently assert that the 1995 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf’s pedigree speaks for itself. Fine wine investors searching for portfolio embellishments that are poised to captivate both palate and economic forecast would be well-advised to consider this particular vintage. Tasting it now delivers sheer delight; however, its potential longevity whispers untold promises for future savouring. This Saint-Émilion gem exemplifies richness, not only in flavour but also as a judicious addition to any astute investor's collection.
Market price (HKD)
HK$29,154.65
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
217.86
Scores and tasting notes
A very powerful, concentrated Tertre Roteboeuf, but completely closed at present, this wine has a deep ruby/purple color, and a sweet nose of black cherry and plum jam intermixed with hints of vanilla, chocolate, and espresso roast. The wine is medium to full-bodied, quite tannic, powerful, and one of the more backward wines I have tasted at this estate. It requires much more cellaring than I originally anticipated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Last tasted, 12/02.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 2002