1990 Tertre Roteboeuf - Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

1990 Tertre Rotebœuf: Particularly unpleasant nose with scents of wet wood and cabbage. After a while, these nasty aromas fortunately fade to a more classic fruity nose. In mouth, the body is stiff with an acid finish. Is that a specific bottle problem for 1990 Tertre Roteboeuf? The owner of Tertre Roteboeuf, François Mitjaville is accustomed to harvest the grapes very late in the season. Was this a misleading strategy on this hot vintage? 

1999 Tertre Roteboeuf - Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

1999 Tertre Roteboeuf is all based on texture. Opulent, generous, one easily identifies the very ripe Merlot berries (85%). Crystallized fruit, vanilla and oak. The wine ends on a long and full, but the finish is slightly dissociated. 85/100 

2002 Tertre Roteboeuf - Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

2002 Tertre Roteboeuf: Smooth cherry fruit, chocolate and a little crispy hint. The palate of 2002 Tertre Roteboeuf is fleshy, with soft tannins and a rounded body. Light alcoholic touch on the finish. A fat Tertre Roteboeuf that's almost ready to enjoy now! 88/100

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