2009 Chateau Tertre Roteboeuf Saint-Emilion $50-100 where 80% Garganega and 20%

where 80% Garganega and 20% Vespaiola ripen in entirely volcanic soil

mocha and spice are all beautifully delineated

polished mid-palate with a mineral backbone

The presence of winter cover crops serves to avoid this kind of soil disaster thanks to surface roots that keep the ground from eroding

Clara Concejo farms 8 hectares along Ribera del Duero’s famous Golden Mile

2009 Chateau Tertre Roteboeuf Saint-Emilion $50-100 where 80% Garganega and 20%96 points, Vinous "The 2009 Le Tertre Rteboeuf has a classically styled nose in the context of the vintage, almost Left Bank in style with touches of pencil box infusing the brambly red berry fruit. There is just a distant tang of autumn bonfire. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, quite tight and structured with a light peppery, cedar tinged finish that lingers impressively in the mouth. Tasted several times