Château du Tertre
Margaux
Grand Cru Classé
Du Tertre Through the Ages
Journey through the history of Château du Tertre, its architecture and its sumptuous private garden. Follow the path of the grapes through the winemaking installations and learn the secrets of their transformation.
At the end of the tour you’ll discover the “terroir” of Margaux through a tasting of our two wines : Les Hauts du Tertre and Château du Tertre.
18€ per person- 1h15
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Participants : From 2 to 10 Persons
Du Tertre Through the Ages Private Tour
This private tour offers you the chance to spend a priveleged moment in the company of one of our guides. Discover the château’s history, visit the gardens, the vineyard, the vat rooms and the barrel cellars. Here you will have the opportunity to taste one of our wines in the process of its maturation, directly from the barrel*.
Finish with a tasting of our two wines : Les Hauts du Tertre and Château du Tertre.
35€ per person- 1h30
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Participants : From 2 to 15 Persons
The Confidential Tour
After you discover the secrets and stories of Château du Tertre, you’ll explore the interior of the château with a glass of our white wine, Tertre Blanc, in hand.
Then settle in and wander back through time with a vertical tasting of three exceptional vintages of Château du Tertre.
65€ per person- 2 hours
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Participants : From 2 to 10 Persons
Our history
Sitting atop the tallest hill in the Margaux appellation, discover this magnificent estate dedicated to the splendor of wine and to the French “art de vivre”. From the tasting parlors to the Orangery, from the wooden vat room to the underground barrel cellars, this place inspires visitors, enthusiasts, and history and wine lovers alike. Pass the gateway of Château du Tertre and your delight begins…
A Classed Growth in the 1855 classification, Château du Tertre’s history begins in the 12th century, when the land was owned by the Lord of Arsac.
The estate as we know it today was created by an Irishman, Peter Mitchell, creator of Bordeaux’ first bottle-making factory, along with his family in the 18th century. The château itself was built in 1736.
The 19th century saw a succession of talented and passionate winemakers presiding over Château du Tertre and the wines, known for their lovely colour and exquisite perfume, develop a wordwide renown.
After a period of creation and reconstruction during the 1960s and 1970s, the estate was purchased in 1997 by the Dutch businessman Eric Albada-Jelgersma. He invested heavily to restore the château and to modernise and restructure the cellars and the vineyard, providing the means by which to do justice to its magnificent “terroir”. After his death in 2018, Mr Albada Jelgersma’s children sold the estate in 2021.
Today the running of Château du Tertre is assured by the Helfrich family, from Alsace.
Our wines
| Last name | Sales price | Guide | Taste profile | Aging potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château du Tertre | 40 à 50 € | Complexe et long | 15 à 30 ans | |
| Les Hauts du Tertre | 20 à 30 € | Fruité et soyeux | 5 à 10 ans | |
| Tertre Blanc | 20 à 30 € | Fruité et frais | 5 à 10 ans |
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Testimonials
It was a very pleasant tour through the facilities, a courteous, hospitable tour and a thoroughly informative tasting. My expectations were met and in some aspects even exceeded. Many thanks to the team.
A beautiful tasting experience and service.
