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Tertre Roteboeuf 2001
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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Dark ruby/purple, the 2001 has leafy, cool climate aromas of dried herbs, fresh coffee, hints of chocolate, and copious black cherry fruit that characterize the moderately intense perfume. Neither as kinky nor as sexy as previous examples (because it lacks glycerin and fat), this is a surprisingly elegant, civilized, atypical, but excellent Tertre Roteboeuf. If it develops more of a mid-palate and length, it will merit an outstanding score. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 10-Year On horizontal. Showing a little more maturity than its peers, this has a very forward bouquet that is showing secondary aromas of mocha, leather, hickory and sage. I suspect there is good level of Cabernet Franc in this wine? The palate is full-bodied with a luscious entry, decadent red-berried fruit such as raspberry and pomegranate with hints of leather and bacon fat towards the almost Rhone-like animally entry. Undeniably it is very well-balanced and full of character and when I found out it was Mon. Mitjavile’s wine...no surprise! Tasted March 2011.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Deep garnet hue with deep brick rim. An exquisite nose of sweet black fruits, minerals, oyster shells. Something of the sea about it. Smooth entry. A lot of vanillary oak dominating the palate. Black cherry, prune and cassis. A lot of glycerin. Very New Worldy, yet also very attractive. Moderate length. Opulent, decadent, super-ripe wine.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Leafy, cool climate aromas of dried herbs, fresh coffee, hints of chocolate, and copious black cherry fruit characterize the moderately intense perfume of this 2001. Although neither as kinky nor as sexy as previous examples (because it lacks glycerin and fat), this is a surprisingly elegant, civilized, atypical, but excellent Le Tertre Roteboeuf. If it develops more of a mid-palate and length, it will merit an outstanding score. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2014.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This open, flattering, surprisingly loosely knit 2001 is seamless, seductive, and hedonistic. A dark plum/ruby color is followed by aromas of fudge, mocha, caramel, and sweet black cherries. Although it lacks some structure as well as depth, it is a delicious, nearly flamboyant St.-Emilion to enjoy over the next 7-10 years.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2001 Tertre-Rôteboeuf has an exquisite bouquet that vies for attention after the 2000. Extremely pure and featuring maraschino cherries, cassis, honey, incense and crushed rose petals, this gains complexity with every swirl of the glass. The palate is silky-smooth with maybe just a little more backbone than the previous vintage, and a touch more depth and harmony. Blacker fruit surfaces toward the finish, completing an absolutely delicious, irresistible 20-year-old Tertre-Rôteboeuf.
About the Producer
Tertre Roteboeuf is located in the Saint-Emilion region of Bordeaux, France, and is one of the top local wineries. Chateau Rotbouf owns 5.7 hectares of vineyards, mainly located in the southeast of Saint-Émilion. The soil in the garden is mostly limestone and clay soil. 80% of the vineyard is planted with Merlot and 20% with Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 40 years, with some Cabernet Franc vines approaching 50 years old. The way of cultivating vines in Rotpov Winery is different. The vines are mainly cultivated in a low cultivation method, which is conducive to the formation of a unique microclimate in the vineyard, making the temperature of the vineyard higher than that of other nearby vineyards. These are conducive to the ripening of grapes. Due to the fact that the vineyards are located in cooler climates, Rotpov often delays the picking of the grapes. The picked grapes are screened, pressed, and then fermented in traditional cement vats. The wine obtained from fermentation will undergo malolactic fermentation (Malolactic Fermentation) in wooden barrels. The winery will mature the wine in new French oak barrels for 18 to 24 months. Chateau Rotbouve has reached the standard of classified winery, but the winery insists not to join the classification system. Such a decision did not affect the status of Chateau Rotbouf in Saint-Émilion or even Bordeaux at all, and the price and market demand of the winery of the chateau have always been at the forefront.
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