2014 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
By Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf
2014 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux
The esteemed 2014 vintage from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf marks a compelling chapter in the annals of fine Bordeaux wines. Saint-Emilion, a jewel in the crown of viticulture, nurtures the terroirs that have birthed this remarkable expression. This vintage sprung from a year that challenged vignerons, yet rewarded those with deftness and acuity.
Characteristics of the 2014 Vintage
With a growing season marked by dichotomous weather patterns, the 2014 harvest from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf embodies resilience and poise. An unassuming start to the year gave way to a warm summer, instilling vivacity into the grapes. This was swiftly followed by an ebullient autumn conducive to superior maturation. The resulting wine is one with a breathtaking balance of ripeness and structural verve—a testament to the prowess of its makers.
In the glass, this 2014 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf discloses a symphony of complexity: an assemblage of dark fruits enlivened by ephemeral floral hints and grounded by sultry undertones of earth and spice. On the palate, it gracefully commands attention with its tightly knit tannins dancing alongside vibrant acidity, promising longevity and an evolving tapestry over time.
An Investment in Elegance and Exquisite Craft
For the astute wine investor, this 2014 release from Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf speaks volumes about the subtleties that exceptional vintages offer. As it reclines in repose within the cellar, its narrative will continue unfolding, delighting collectors who appreciate fine wine's potential for growth both in character and value.
Rallying against an initial reticence imposed by Mother Nature, this vintage has emerged victorious, capturing an alluring snapshot of Saint-Emilion's indomitable spirit. In essence, it is one of those rare wines that one hopes to revisit with each passing year to discover new layers that time has gently unveiled.
The 2014 Chateau Le Tertre Roteboeuf embodies a venerable alchemy of climatic challenge turned triumph—an investment sure to enrich the cellars and palates alike.
Current market price
£1,130.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
80.71
Scores and tasting notes
The 2014 Le Tertre Roteboeuf, now in bottle, has a very refined and pure bouquet, with red cherries, wild strawberry and a touch of orange blossom—all very Burgundy-like in style. The palate is very well balanced, with crisp tannin, hints of fig and date infusions that complement the red berry fruit, and a touch of white pepper toward the long finish. This is turning out to be a delicious (as banal as that reads) Le Tertre-Roteboeuf with the tannic structure to suggest that it will give pleasure over the next 20-30 years.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 June 2017