Tertre Vintage:2012 this is somewhat awkward and

this is somewhat awkward and while it may harmonize

Very rich on the palate

There is just enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit but not the floral and spice nuances

with tons of pure texture from the 28% still Pinot in the blend

Tertre Vintage:2012 this is somewhat awkward andThe 2010 du Tertre soars out of the glass with blackberry, sous bois and light mint aromas. Good definition here and nicely focused. The palate is medium bodied with supple but quite firm tannins, a welcome sprinkling of cracked black pepper and an off dry finish that feels long and persistent. Superb. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10 Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Neal Martin