Chateau Marquis de Terme 2018

A great red wine from Margaux

The property

In the heart of the Margaux appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux, stands the Château Marquis de Terme. The origins of the vineyard date back to the 15th century, but the estate took its current name in the 18th century when the Marquis de Terme took over. Since 1935, the Sénéclauze family has owned this Grand Cru from Margaux.

The vineyard

The 39.5 hectares of the Château Marquis de Terme vineyard are planted on deep gravel typical of the Margaux appellation, made up of thick quartz and quartzites. Some plots are more clayey. The 35-year-old vineyard on average is managed on a parcel basis and has been certified High Environmental Value 3 since 2017 and ISO 14001 since 2016.

The vintage

Marked by strong climatic contrasts, 2018 marks the birth of a great vintage. After a cold and wet winter followed by a mild and rainy spring, Château Marquis de Terme had to face significant mildew pressure. The summer that then set in with high temperatures and significant drought exposed the vine to water stress. The superb month of September allowed for berries to reach perfect maturity.

Vinification and aging

Aging for 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new.

Blend

This Château Marquis de Terme 2018 is the result of a blend of cabernet sauvignon (60%), merlot (35%) and petit verdot (5%).