Tertre Vintage:2008 but it has been a

but it has been a fun ride since release

drought-driven growing season

The mouthfeel is tight silky and enduring

there is a sense of a winery changing tack and in my opinion

Grown on white volcanic ash soil

Tertre Vintage:2008 but it has been aThe 2010 du Tertre soars out of the glass with blackberry, sous bois and light mint aromas. Good definition here and nicely focused. The palate is medium bodied with supple but quite firm tannins, a welcome sprinkling of cracked black pepper and an off dry finish that feels long and persistent. Superb. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10 Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Neal Martin