Château Tertre Rôteboeuf – Saint-Émilion

Aristocratic concentration, opulent sensuality, and untamed elegance: Château Tertre Rôteboeuf is a discreet icon of Saint-Émilion. Located on a south-facing slope just a stone’s throw from Troplong Mondot, this tiny 4-hectare estate produces one of the most distinctive and sought-after wines on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Under the guidance of the Mitjavile family, the domaine embodies a sensory and artisanal vision of winemaking—where ripeness, texture, and hedonism converge.

Terroir & Grape Varieties

Perched atop a clay and sandy-gravel slope, the vineyard benefits from optimal sunlight, airflow, and drainage. The planting is dominated by Merlot (≈ 90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (≈ 10%), resulting in wines of deep, velvety texture, generous fruit, and remarkable aromatic intensity without heaviness.

Viticulture & Winemaking

The estate follows an intuitive, minimally interventionist approach to viticulture, largely organic but uncertified:

• 100% hand-harvested grapes with rigorous sorting
• Slow, natural fermentations in stainless steel or wooden vats
• 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels (≈ 80% new)
• Malolactic fermentation in barrel for additional texture

This approach produces wines of irresistible richness and balance, combining aromatic power with silky appeal.

Wine Style & Cellaring Potential

Tertre Rôteboeuf wines are defined by their voluptuous depth, expressive bouquet, and luxurious tannins. Expect:

• Ripe black fruits (blackberry, wild plum)
• Subtle truffle, floral, and earthy notes
• Silky, creamy tannins with an endlessly aromatic finish

Best enjoyed after 8–10 years of aging. In top vintages, the wine evolves gracefully for up to 20–30 years.

Signature Wines

• Château Tertre Rôteboeuf — Monumental, hedonistic, concentrated, and rare.
• Le Petit Tertre — A more approachable second wine, yet true to the estate's spirit.

Key Technical Data

• Vineyard size: 4 ha
• Annual production: ≈ 25,000 bottles
• Varieties: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
• Top vintages: 2005, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1989, 1985