The 2012 Du Tertre Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France, presents itself as a well-crafted red wine with a notable balance of power and elegance. Produced by Du Tertre, this blend consists of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Petit Verdot, and has garnered positive attention from wine critics.

Decanter awards it a high score of 93, commending its "lovely balance of power and elegance" and the presence of "twists of liquorice, coffee bean and bitter chocolate" that complement the "plentiful black fruits." The wine is described as having a "dancing minerality" and is noted for its lively character. The Wine Enthusiast also rates it 93 points, describing it as a "dense, complex wine" with "dark tannins piled atop ripe black-plum fruits," highlighting its richness and lively acidity.

James Suckling gives the wine a 90, noting its "intense nose of cassis and cherries with cedar notes," alongside a "full body, silky tannins, good acidity and a long, fruity finish." He suggests that while it is a bit hard now, it will open with bottle age. Similarly, Jeff Leve scores it 91, pointing out its composition of smoke, cherries, tobacco, and earth, recommending another five years for further development.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate praises the wine for its "sweet cassis fruit" and "elegant, lush, velvety-textured mouthfeel," giving it a 91 and suggesting a drink window extending 15-20 years. Vinous describes it as a "stylish Margaux for the vintage," noting its well-defined nose and balanced palate, awarding it a 90.

Overall, the 2012 Du Tertre is a well-regarded wine with a complex, balanced profile, promising further development with age.