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Tertre Roteboeuf 1989 75cl

Grand Cru | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | France
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95 Robert Parker
Deep ruby/purple with slightly more intensity to its hue than the 1990, this full-bodied wine still has a very roasted character intermixed with sweet chocolate Raisinet-like flavors. Sweet, overripe cherries also make an appearance in this thick, juicy, yet structured, rather powerful Tertre Roteboeuf that is aging more slowly than its more renowned sibling, the 1990. This is a classic wine that should continue to repay cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
17 Rene Gabriel
90: Fassprobe (17/20): Volle, tiefe Farbe. Amarenaduft mit Korinthennase sowie trockenen Backpflaumen. Im Gaumen extrem vollmundig; brauner Rum und Kaffee. Die Säure verbindet sich elegant mit dem Tannin. Der Wein brauchte über vier Monate bis er vergoren war, da der potentielle Alkoholgehalt nahe der 15 % Vol.-Marke lag. Eine Bombe! 1998 degustierte ich eine Magnumflasche, die leider korkig roch. 92: Portwein-Nase; getrocknete Feigen, voll geöffnet. Im Gaumen sehr wenig Säure, das Tannin mag sich im Moment nicht so recht mit dem Fett verbinden. 17/20 vorbei
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Château Tertre Roteboeuf
The Saint-Laurent-des-Combes property enjoys a highly prestigious location inherent to producing fine-wines. Sharing the same hillside as Pavie, Troplong-Mondot and Larcis Ducasse, the incredible Château Tertre Roteboeuf has not even been promoted to Grand Cru Classé status. The articulate and daring vintner, François Mitjavile has owned and run the estate since 1978. His 1985 vintage hit the ground running, becoming one of Bordeaux’s ambitious cult-wines. Today, the estate produces wines that can easily compete with Premiers Grands Crus Classés of the appellation, and at best the First Growths of Haut-Médoc. Both scrupulous viticultural practices and very late harvesting – of perfectly ripe grapes – ensure the Tertre Roteboeuf’s trademark style of lush, raisin-like opulence. The Grand Vin is massively complex, with the spiced raisin-like fullness complemented by oak. The extremely unique signature of Mitjavile wines is what makes them absolutely irresistible to worldwide collectors and wine-lovers alike.