Ch. Le Tertre-Roteboeuf Grand Vin, Saint-Emilion, 2009, 75cL Red WineBy Winebuyers

Ch. Le Tertre-Roteboeuf, Grand Vin, Saint-Emilion, 2009 is a 75cl red wine from Winebuyers. Tertre-Roteboeuf is owned by Francois Mitjavile, who also owns Roc de Cambes in Cote de Bourg. The estate's 5.7 hectares of prime Saint Emilion vineyard land is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, and grapes are tended to with organic principles. The vines are on average 45 years old. The estate's name translates to 'hill of the belching beef' and refers to the property's history as cattle grazing ground in the Middle Ages. The chateau is unclassified but generally very highly regarded. In Bordeaux terms, production is small at only around 2,000 cases made per year. The grape blend for Tertre-Roteboeuf's Grand Vin varies a little with vintage conditions and fruit ripeness, but usually is made up of around 80% Merlot, with the remainder Cabernet Franc. Vines are on average around 45 years old. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete tanks and is followed by 18 months ageing in 100% new French oak barrels. This wine is highly aromatic and intensely flavored.