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Château du Tertre Winery Guide

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Winery Overview

Château du Tertre has a long and fascinating history in the Margaux appellation. Its origins are linked to the historic Seigneurie d’Arsac, with records connecting the estate to Thomas de Montaigne in the late sixteenth century and later to the Marquis de Ségur. Like many Bordeaux properties, the château passed through several ownership periods before gaining recognition as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The modern revival of Château du Tertre accelerated in the late twentieth century, particularly after Eric Albada Jelgersma acquired the estate in 1997 and invested significantly in the vineyards, winery, château, and hospitality spaces. Today, the estate is admired for refined Margaux wines that combine dark fruit, freshness, and elegant Left Bank structure.

Château du Tertre is one of the most appealing winery visits in Margaux for Cellar Tours clients interested in historic classified-growth Bordeaux, elegant Left Bank reds, and the heritage of the Médoc. Visits can include the château, cellars, barrel room, private tastings, and, subject to availability, hospitality experiences at the estate. Tastings may feature Château du Tertre, Les Hauts du Tertre, and the estate’s white wine projects, offering visitors a broader view of the château’s winemaking beyond its classic Margaux Grand Vin.

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James Lawrence

With a passion for food & drink that verges on the obsessive, wine writer James Lawrence has traveled the world in search of the perfect tipple. To date, nothing has surpassed the 1952 R. López de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva, tasted in the cobweb-filled cellars with owner María José. Meanwhile, James has been writing for a wide variety of publications for over 12 years, including Telegraph, Decanter, Harpers, The Drinks Business, and Wine Business International. He lives in South Wales and returns to his former university city, Bilbao, as much as possible.

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