du Tertre 2001

Broad and sexy, with supple tannin, the 2001 offers beguiling notes of toast, black currant liqueur, violets, and licorice in a seductive, opulent, medium to full-bodied, accessible style. It may deserve another point or two for pure pleasure. Proprietor Eric Albada Jelgersma is doing a splendid job rebuilding this estate and producing higher and higher quality wines. The finest Du Tertre in many years was the 2000, and the 2001 is close behind it in quality. Anticipated maturity: now-2014.

Pale rim and good crimson middle. Some warmth and ripeness on the nose. Fresh and well balanced and flirtatious and very Margaux. Tannins pretty well hidden. Luscious palate. Very impressive.

Fresh acidity underlies attractive berry, cherry, and licorice-infused cassis fruit. Elegant, medium-bodied, pure, well-balanced, and impeccably made, the 2001 Du Tertre is not a blockbuster, massively-styled effort, but will provide abundant enjoyment between 2006-2015. Shrewd consumers desiring to maximize their purchase power should take a good look at Du Tertre

The elegant, medium-bodied, pure, well-balanced, and impeccably made 2001 Du Tertre is not a blockbuster, massive-styled effort in the style of the 2000, but will provide abundant enjoyment between 2006-2015.