1979 du Tertre
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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 1991, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
This has always been one of the sleepers of the vintage. The 1979 du Tertre continues to exhibit a marvelous tarry, rich, deep, berry-scented bouquet, fat, supple, very concentrated, fruity flavors, medium body, and fine length. Enough tannin remains for 5-7 more years of evolution. This is a bargain-priced wine to look for at the auctions. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/91.
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89
89/100
Robert Parker
About the producer
du Tertre
Until recently owned by the Albada Jelgersma family (along with Giscours), Ch. du Tertre is one of the oldest estates in the region – with a history stretching back 1,000 years. Classified as a Fifth Growth, its 54 hectares of vines sit on high gravel outcrops in Margaux.