Chateau du Tertre, Margaux, 2012 SO100323_Loire is renowned for producing wines

is renowned for producing wines of unparalleled power

and cherry—interwoven with subtle floral notes of violet and rose petals

and built for food—grilled meats

with red cherry

Clos Puy Arnaud is proof that great Bordeaux doesn’t need a famous appellation

Chateau du Tertre, Margaux, 2012 SO100323_Loire is renowned for producing winesThe lighter, earlier drinking sibling to the structured 2010, du Tertre 2012 offers Margaux's classical charm without the wait. 2012 was a softer Left Bank vintage picked under more challenging conditions, fashioned for medium term drinking rather than long cellaring and that played beautifully to du Tertre's gentle, perfumed Arsac style. Under the late Eric Albada Jelgersma's careful stewardship, the estate (a 5th Growth in the 1855 Classification)