2010 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
By Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
2010 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-emilion, Bordeaux
In the tapestry of Bordeaux's fabled terroirs, few capture the imagination as intensely as the 2010 vintage from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf. This luxurious Saint-Emilion estate, steered by the meticulous François Mitjavile, delivers a wine of majestic stature, embodying the vintage's powerful character with an elegant composure befitting its pedigree.
A Vintage to Savour: The 2010 Harvest in Saint-Emilion
The year 2010 blessed Bordeaux with an exceptional growing season—protracted sunshine coupled with optimal temperature variations coaxed the vineyards into revealing their full potential. At Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, this climate made for a remarkable harvest that captured both intensity and finesse in each grape.
The 2010 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf unfurls layers of complexity with such grace that it almost becomes a vinous ballet. It asserts itself with a depth of ripe fruit, endowed by hints of blackcurrant and plums, while subtle notes of leather and earth lend it the gravitas one anticipates from a firm Saint-Emilion clout.
Investment Prognosis: A Stalwart of Fine Wine Portfolios
With structure and longevity that can only be described as impeccably balanced, this wine finds solace in its own magnificence. Its inherent quality, coupled with the acclaim surrounding the already legendary 2010 Bordeaux vintage, earmarks it as a stellar wine investment choice for connoisseurs and investors alike.
As this 2010 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf approaches its illustrious peak, the investment discussion shifts from whether to include this vintage in your portfolio, to just how many cases one should secure. Few wines deliver such promising returns, both financial and sensory; this Saint-Emilion treasure glows resplendently as one such exception.
In summing up this particular opus of Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, I’m compelled to acknowledge the way it weaves its story—a tale of an exceptional year dipped in precision oenology—to deliver something approaching vinous perfection. Anticipation for the destined crescendo of its maturity is palpable; investors would do well not to tarry lest they miss out on owning a part of what might be favourably branded an 'oenological annus mirabilis'.
Market price (HKD)
HK$18,070.00
12x75cl
Highest score
92
POP score
157.5
Scores and tasting notes
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Le Tertre Roteboeuf reveals notes of leather, cedar and balsamic with a core of raisin cake and unsmoked cigars. Full-bodied, the palate is firm and chewy with a lively line cutting through the dried berries and savory layers, finishing just a little warm.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 5 March 2020