Château Tertre Roteboeuf 2019

The depth and vibrancy of a Saint-Émilion wine

The estate
Led by François and Émilie Mitjavile, Château Tertre Roteboeuf has established itself as one of the cult wines of Saint-Émilion since the late 1970s, when François renamed the estate inherited by his wife. The estate's radical philosophy favors very late harvests, permanent grass cover, the absence of copper, and extended aging of two to three years in barrels. This nonconformist approach produces a single exceptional cuvée, honored with the third star from the Revue du Vin de France in 2020.

The vineyard
The six-hectare vineyard is arranged in an amphitheater on a clay-limestone hillside facing south-southeast in Saint-Laurent-des-Combes, in the Saint-Émilion appellation. The vines benefit from optimal exposure allowing for optimal ripening.

The vintage
The 2019 vintage is characterized by a dry season with low water reserves. A severe heat wave in July was followed by a very hot and dry summer. The vines experienced significant water stress, producing small berries with dense color and robust structure. Ripening proved slow and difficult. Providential stormy rains near harvest brought fabulous softness to the fruit, while the skins and seeds developed graceful, softened, and evolved flavors. This expressive year with ripe and deep fruit naturally tends toward tertiary and evolved aromas, creating a very beautiful vintage endowed with its own personality and charm.

Vinification and aging
Château Tertre Roteboeuf 2019 benefits from very long aging in oak barrels from a single source, characteristic of this wine. This method allows the wine to develop its complexity while preserving the expression of the terroir.

Grape varieties
This Château Tertre Roteboeuf 2019 is the result of a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.