Château Marquis de Terme 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Marquis de Terme 2023

Tasting

Colour
Brilliant, the colour reveals subtle violet reflections.

Nose
Expressive, the nose exhales fruity fragrances (black fruits, blackcurrant, raspberry), floral (undergrowth, cedar, ivy) and menthol.

Palate
The palate combines fine tannins with a smooth texture and a vivacity supported by a beautiful persistence.

A lively and complex red wine from Margaux

The estate

In the heart of the Margaux appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux stands the Château Marquis de Terme. The origins of the vineyard date back to the 15th century but the estate will take its current name in the 18th century when the Marquis de Terme took over the reins. Since 1935, the Sénéclauze family has owned this Grand Cru of Margaux.

The vineyard

The Château Marquis de Terme 2023 is a Margaux wine from a 45-hectare terroir. The vines, averaging 35 years old, are planted on deep gravel typical of the appellation, made up of thick quartz and quartzites. Some plots are more clayey. The vineyard is managed on a plot-by-plot basis and benefits from High Environmental Value 3 certification.

The vintage

The warm and humid spring leads to high mildew pressure, controlled thanks to the know-how and responsiveness of the teams. This is followed by a sunny summer with high temperatures, before a September punctuated by salvific rains for the vineyard, ensuring optimal maturity of the berries.

Vinification and ageing

Harvested manually in crates, the berries are sorted in the vineyard and in the winery. Parcel-by-parcel vinification is carried out in concrete, wood, and thermoregulated stainless steel vats, filled by gravity and without pumping. Cold pre-fermentation macerations, alcoholic fermentation under natural yeasts, accompanied by punching down. Vinification without sulphites.  Aging for 16 months in French oak barrels (including 50% new barrels).

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (68%)
Merlot (28%)
Petit Verdot (4%).