France

Chateau Marquis de Terme

Chateau Marquis de Terme 4eme Cru Classe Margaux

Bordeaux

Margaux

Sweet damson fruit, concentration through the mid palate that balances out the austerity on the opening. These are tannins with ageing ability. Harvest September 23 through to October 11. 50% new oak, with the rest between larger oak casks, one year old oak and amphora. Bernard Magrez owner, Julien Viaud consultant. 60ha today, did get as high as 90ha but they are back to focusing on the original Pauillac vineyards boht for the red and white wines.

Inside Bordeaux

Glass-staining rich plum colour, this has clear structure and concentration, very much classic Left Bank in its fruit chracter and tannic grip, good balance, enjoyable, austere right now but will fill out through the mid palate over ageing, and has fennel and black pepper spice to round things off with a punch. This year includes the Marojallia vines for the first time.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Marquis de Terme is a little subdued to start off, opening out to scents of blackcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and black cherry compote with underlying nuances of tar, dried Provence herbs, and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and elegantly styled, with soft tannins and just enough fruit, finishing savory.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

The 2021 Marquis de Terme has a deep garnet-purple color. It opens with broody notes of damp soil and wet slate, followed by a core of stewed red plums and fresh blackcurrants. The medium-bodied palate is chewy and rugged, with muscular black fruits and an earthy finish.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Marquis de Terme prances out with showy notes of black cherries, warm cassis, and redcurrant preserves, plus touches of garrigue, lilacs, and allspice. The medium-bodied palate is filled with fragrant black and red berry layers, supported by fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a peppery note.

Complex and nuanced, violets, rosebuds and rose petals. This is elegant, balanced and savoury, with cassis and bilberry fruits given texture and depth by smoky touches of liquorice and espresso. Plenty of tannins that close in on the finish and suggest a long life ahead. Good quality, classic young Margaux. Ludovic David has been director for 11 years and is delivering increasingly consistent success for owners the Sénéclauze family (the longest-running family owners of a classified estate in the Margaux appellation). 52hl/ha yield, with vinification and ageing taking place in a mix steel, cement eggs and oak. Tasted twice.

The 2018 Marquis de Terme is deep garnet purple in color. It has open-knit scents of prunes and fruit cake, with wafts of Sichuan pepper, new leather, and unsmoked cigars. Full-bodied, it is chewy and spicy in the mouth, with soft acidity and good length. 

Grilled cedar and almond notes on the aromatics, this is extremely tight, touches of capsicum and raspberry leaf. A little disappointing, with austerity of the tannic architecture making it hard to read right now. Ludovic David as director.

In 2009, Marquis de Terme had just finished up the first stage of the extensive renovations that would continue right up until the opening of the restaurant in 2018 - with the initial works focusing on updated cellars and winemaking equipment. Even without that, the quality of this 2009 is a good reminder of how well located this château is, with its powerful gravel and clay terroir. Even at 15 years old, the tannic architecture remains a little austere, showing less generosity than many of the 2009s, but it has lift, slate texture, blueberry fruits, peony aromatics that bring you into the heart of Margaux, and some bouncy acidity on the finish. First year with Ludovic David as director.

Ruby centre, tawny pink on the edges, with smoked oak on the nose, along with attractive berry fruits. This could do with a few more years for the oak to fully integrate, and for now the espresso, coffee grounds, chocolate and amaretto biscuits give a slightly bitter finish, but you'll also find plenty of black cherry and blueberry with enough density to carry it through while the oak softens further. Good with food if drinking now, will improve further over the next decade.

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2024	No priceNot available	Excellent
2023	No priceNot available	Excellent
2022	No priceNot available	Excellent
2021	No priceNot available	Very Good
2020	No priceNot available	Excellent

Category	Red wine
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Producer	Chateau Marquis de Terme
Vintages	2024
Country	France, Bordeaux, Margaux
Bottle	75 cl

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