TERTRE ROTEBOEUF 2020

Tertre Roteboeuf

Château Comments

Tertre Roteboeuf is the antithesis of a harsh wine: the tannins are incredibly soft, and the merlot is expressed with opulence. This showcases the true talent of the owner in producing healthy, ripe grapes without resorting to thinning (removal of clusters before harvest) or secondary wine. It's a grand cru from Saint-Emilion that rivals the best merlots in the world. A rich, meaty, and structured wine for keeping, wine enthusiasts will be captivated by this fantastically concentrated wine.

History of the Château

Thirty years ago, François Mitjavile's wine was unknown, but today it stands equal to the historic first growths of Saint-Emilion. After inheriting a small, barely 6-hectare vineyard, but a charming property located on the southern slope of the appellation, he honed his winemaking skills alongside Thierry Manoncourt of Château Figeac. He then crafted this delicious wine with noble tannins, which proves to be excellent both young and aged. A success that was built gradually since the 1982 vintage when this château performed very well in a blind tasting. François began receiving orders and was thus able to invest in new oak barrels essential for the style of wine he wanted to create. From 1985, he was able to increase prices that finally matched the quality of the wine. Since this pivotal point, the wine has become richer and more elegant, the vintages continue to improve as François refines his techniques.

<b>Today</b>

Thanks to François Mitjavile's expertise, the estate continues to progress as evidenced by the impressive Parker score of 97-99/100 for the fantastic 2015 vintage.