Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux (Bordeaux, France) 2010

Given the current world wide demand and stratospheric prices of the classified growths from Bordeaux, it’s not surprising not all but the super rich overlook this category of wine.  But that would be a mistake because there remain properties overcoming lousy reputations whose prices have yet to catch with their newly found quality.  Château Marquis de Terme, classified as a fourth growth in the Médoc Classification of 1855, is one such property.  The owners brought on a new winemaker and estate manager, Ludovic David, in 2009 with the intention of raising the quality of the wine.  He’s done just that.  The 2010 is perfectly stunning and dramatically underpriced in today’s Bordeaux market.  The 2010 has the dark mineral-like density of great Margaux coupled with the suave texture characteristic of that appellation.  Great length and a floral component just add allure.  An amazing freshness and vivacity keeps you coming back for more.