Tertre Vintage:2008 Grown on white volcanic ash

Grown on white volcanic ash soil

which displays pronounced undergrowth and sage-like aromas but is not quite endowed with the energy of the excellent Saint-Juliens

and coffee bean

The 2010 Le Pin is blessed with a supremely well defined and focused bouquet

Tertre Vintage:2008 Grown on white volcanic ashThe 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