Château Marquis de Terme Margaux 2018 - Grand Cru Classé

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Very nice wine, delicate texture, nice fruit, nice style, fine. Probably good value for money.

About the domain :

Under the efficient management of Ludovic David, with the full support of the Sénéclauze family, owners of the 40 hectares of vines since 1935, this cru has gradually refined its tannin quality and the integration of its oakiness. Ludovic David has revolutionized the vinification and ageing of this cru with its remarkable terroir, equipping it with the most modern tools, enabling it to rediscover its Margaux typicity and, since 2010, to compete with the best wines in the area.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

While the wood is still very present on both the nose and the palate, the intensity of the ripe red and black fruit aromas of the former, and the amplitude and solid tannic substance of the latter, leave no doubt as to the quality and potential of this fine bottle for laying down.

About the domain :

Straddling the communes of Margaux and Cantenac, this cru, founded in 1762, has been owned by the Sénéclauze family since 1935. At the helm of the 40-hectare vineyard is a new manager since 2009, Ludovic David, an agricultural engineer who cut his teeth in the Libourne region, working for Bernard Magrez. In 2019, a restaurant was opened to complement the tourist activities on offer.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Marquis de Terme leaps out of the glass with bright, cheerful notes of kirsch, black raspberries and blackcurrant pastilles, followed by hints of anise, damp earth and bouquet garni. The medium-bodied palate has a delicate style, with only 13% alcohol declared and plenty of youthful, dried herbs accentuating the red and black fruits, supported by accessible, mellow tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a lovely vivacity. This is an excellent example of a fresher style for this vintage.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

The 2018 manages the vintage and its excesses well. It's a wine that finds its balance and freshness.

About the domain :

Owned by the Sénéclauze family, this discreet cru has been gaining in density and precision for several vintages now. This is due in part to Ludovic David, the vineyard manager, who has taken charge of the vineyards and modernized the winemaking equipment. The desire to produce fuller-bodied wines with more velvety tannins is clearly evident, and all that's missing is a hint of the extra refinement that seems to be arriving with the latest vintages.

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

In this wine, black fruits and tannins give both a dry core and a rich texture that is already beautifully integrated with the fruit. Fresh acidity adds to the wine's appeal and aging potential. Drink from 2026.

Jancis Robinson

James Suckling

About the wine:

Fragrant, refined aromas of stewed blackcurrant, cherry, clove, dark chocolate, lavender and musk. Full-bodied, with firm, fine tannins. Elegant, delicate finish. Powerful yet elegant. To be enjoyed from 2024.

Andreas Larsson

About the wine:

Intense dark purple color. Pure, floral nose offering violets, blackcurrants, blackberries, sage and mint. Full-bodied on the palate, with dense but moderately extracted fruit, supple tannins, fresh aromas of black fruit, kirsch, tobacco and a long, velvety finish. Elegant, almost Burgundian texture.

Jeb Dunnuck

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Lots of fruit in the bouquet of this wine. Notes of red and black berries and hints of licorice wood. Inviting, fruity character on the palate. The wine is slender, well-balanced and well supported by fresh acidity, while the tannins provide the backbone. A sapid, racy wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, but with an eye to its ageing potential. Persistent finish. 2023-2040

Jean-Marc Quarin