1982 Château du Tertre

(50% cabernet sauvignon, 25% cabernet franc, 20% merlot and 5% petit verdot): Amber-tinged red. Captivating nose offers tertiary aromas of faded rose, orange peel and spicecake, along with delicate nuances of strawberry, raspberry and vanilla. Fresh and juicy on entry, showing lovely, delicate red berry and floral flavors nicely extended on the back by lively acidity. Once again, the cabernet franc component is very obvious here and gives the wine a strongly floral personality. This very pretty midweight finishes long and pure, though I would suggest drinking it up soon.