93 James Suckling
A little bit shy on the nose, but the balance of good concentration and powdery tannins creates a creamy impression that extends through the long finish — one that’s already smooth enough to give a lot of pleasure. Try drinking in 2020.
17 Rene Gabriel
Aufhellendes Granat mit mittlerer Dichte, feiner Rand. Eher kühler Ansatz, Johannisbeeren und blättrige Nuancen drin, er zeigt aber auch eine schöne Würze. Im Gaumen frisch, geradlinig, die Muskeln sind bereits im Extrakt eingebettet, endet leicht dropsig und gehört in die geniesserische Margauxkiste.
90 Wine Spectator
Lilac and singed sandalwood notes lead the way here, though this fleshes out steadily throughout, with the core of plum, currant and blackberry fruit melding with accents of juniper and warm stone on the finish. Well-embedded acidity gives this latent length and drive. Best from 2019 through 2028. 10,000 cases made.
89 Robert Parker
The 2014 Du Tertre has a light blackberry and raspberry scented bouquet with a noticeable undergrowth element that I was not anticipating. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is not enormous weight or body here, but it is certainly balanced with neatly integrated oak towards the poised finish. Probably an earlier-drinking Margaux to enjoy over the next 10-12 years. Maybe I was just expecting a little more substance in view of its showing in barrel, nevertheless it is still a respectable 2014 from Alexandre van Beek and his team.<br/>
A little bit shy on the nose, but the balance of good concentration and powdery tannins creates a creamy impression that extends through the long finish — one that’s already smooth enough to give a lot of pleasure. Try drinking in 2020.