Well I just couldn't wait to try one of these. Yes, me. The one who's always chiding Jim for opening any good Bordeaux before age 10-15. But after reading all the positive impressions from our Bordeaux explorateurs, I had to try one before it closed down.
Dark purple/black to rim. Cassis, iodine, fresh-cut brush and a creamy/lactic note on the nose. Plus a distinct hit of buttered popcorn (diacetyl?) that I usually associate with buttery chards which recedes but never quite disappears over time. Medium body, lush creamy/velvety mouthfeel, ripe fruit with nice fresh balancing acid, not much tannin, medium finish. Not sure if this is really built for the long haul but I'm notoriously bad at predicting that. Excellent now, I'll happily drink it until (if?) it shuts down, and save a few for the 10-15 year mark and beyond.
TN: 2012 du Tertre
- JimHow
- Posts: 20217
- Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 pm
- Location: Lewiston, Maine, United States
- Contact:
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
Very nicely done indeed.
- JCNorthway
- Posts: 1551
- Joined: Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:31 pm
- Contact:
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
David,,
Knowing your palate (I think), I wonder if that is a wine to age, or just to drink up while it's fun.
Knowing your palate (I think), I wonder if that is a wine to age, or just to drink up while it's fun.
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
Even if the structure/tannins is medium to soft, all other components are balanced, so I guess this can be aged for 10-15 years with our problems.
Thanks for your saçrifice David.
Nic
Thanks for your saçrifice David.
Nic
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
Yes it is well-balanced, and I do like them when they develop those tertiary characteristics, so I'll keep a few buried in the cellar.
Curious if my notes are at all similar to what you all experienced at the Chateau, where the bottles have been sheltered from the vicissitudes of travel.
Curious if my notes are at all similar to what you all experienced at the Chateau, where the bottles have been sheltered from the vicissitudes of travel.
- JimHow
- Posts: 20217
- Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 pm
- Location: Lewiston, Maine, United States
- Contact:
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
I have just acquired 6 bottles, I'll give one a try in the near future.
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
Inquiring minds want to know, Jim - if you buy less than a full case, do you drink them all in short order (a long weekend, perhaps? ) or is that only related to opening a sealed case?
- JimHow
- Posts: 20217
- Joined: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:49 pm
- Location: Lewiston, Maine, United States
- Contact:
Re: TN: 2012 du Tertre
Oh, buying only 6 bottles is definitely problematic, Tom, I'll be lucky if there is even one left in ten years. Must..be…strong.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 154 guests