Chateau du Tertre Margaux 2012

93/100 - This has a lovely balance of power and elegance, with twists of liquorice, coffee bean and bitter chocolate through the palate that accompany, but don't overwhelm, the plentiful black fruits. I like this very much - it dances with minerality, offers plenty to get stuck into and has plenty of life left. 5% Petit Verdot completes the blend. - Jane Anson, Decanter

91/100 - This 125-acre vineyard is beautifully situated in the southern sector of the appellation of Margaux. Dense ruby/purple, with sweet cassis fruit, Du Tertre’s 2012 has a perfumed, elegant, lush, velvety-textured mouthfeel and impressive purity and depth. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

91/100 - A dense and attractive mouthfeel of fine tannins with fresh fruit and acid balance. Full to medium body, bright finish. - James Suckling 

90/100 - The 2012 du Tertre has a well-defined nose: fully-mature with hoisin, dark plum and a light, ferrous edge, not powerful but focused. The palate is well balanced with saturated tannins, fine acidity, quite cohesive and poised with white pepper and clove lining the finish. This is a stylish Margaux for the vintage. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. - Neal Martin, Vinous 

16.5/20 - Mid cherry red. Dusty yet fragrant. Leafy cassis and a slight note of liquorice. Unexpectedly sweet and rounded on the palate, juicy too. Acidity feels high but the tannins are light and fine. Needs time but should give lots of pleasure. Well done! - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com