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2005 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf

By Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf

2005 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

One of the remarkable offerings from Saint-Emilion's hallowed grounds, the 2005 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, exerts a beguiling presence that has entrenched its status within fine wine portfolios. As a critic with a penchant for wines born of extraordinary vintages, I must commend this particular year for its distinctive character and investment gravitas.

 

An Exemplary Vintage: 2005 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf

The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was universally heralded, a year marked by a near-perfect alignment of favourable conditions yielding well-structured and long-lived wines. This vintage is an exemplar of such excellence, encapsulating the quintessence of its terroir with an eloquence that entices with each sip. From Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, a boutique establishment famed for its meticulous winemaking, comes a libation that endures as a stalwart amongst peer vintages.

Embodying the rich tapestry of clay and limestone that defines Saint-Emilion's terroir, the 2005 from this esteemed house flaunts a resplendent array – ripe blackberries and plums interlace with truffles and hints of tobacco. The palate is greeted with opulent layers of fruit underscored by elegant tannins, whilst a harmonious balance invites prolonged ageing potential – mirroring the attributes highly sought after by connoisseurs and investors alike.

 

A Convergence of Elegance and Longevity

The profound structure of the 2005 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf predicates an illustrious future. The subtle interplay between power and finesse in this wine from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf creates an enigmatic profile that continues to unfold with time. As it gracefully matures, it remains infused with an investment-worthy allure that discerning collectors should note.

In summation, we witness in the 2005 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf an offering that not only immortalises a splendid season in Bordeaux but embodies a judicious addition to any refined portfolio. This is a wine to savor and appraise over time, one that resonates profoundly with both oenophiles and those vested in the appellation's enduring legacy.

Current market price

£2,630.00

12x75cl

Highest score

98

POP score

146.11

Scores and tasting notes

98

A sensational effort, Tertre Roteboeuf’s 2005, along with the 2000, is one of the most profound wines made by Francois Mitjavile. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a stunning perfume of sweet black currants, jammy cherries, licorice, and spice. Full-bodied and opulent with high, but remarkably sweet, velvety tannins as well as a stunning texture and a finish that lasts nearly a minute, this prodigious St.-Emilion should be drinkable in 3-4 years, and last for two decades or more. Kudos to the proprietor.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2008

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