Château du Tertre is a thousand-year-old property whose 52-hectare vineyard has remained unchanged since 1855. It's in the 19th century that the wines of the Château du Tertre become world famous, in particular thanks to the 1855 classification, which makes Château du Tertre un Grand Classé Margaux. 2001: "Deep, dark ruby-red. The wine is virtually opaque. Cassis & redcurrant fruit on the nose is restrained & leafy, there are also underlying milky notes. Generous, open, ripe dark frit on the palate has a distinct cocoa note from the oak. The fruit has a rounded softness but the good acidity gives it crunchiness & perfume. Alcohol is in balance & the finish is clean & long." 1998: "Cigar wrapper, earthy, truffle cocoa and red fruits on the nose, the wine is medium bodied, soft in texture, with a short finish that offers cherries, spice, herbs and some tartness. If you are sitting on any bottles, this is a wine to drink sooner than later, before losing the remainder of its fruit. The final vintage produced in the original cellars with large vats and without temperature control. The wine was made from blending 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. 84 Points"