The 2018 Du Tertre Bordeaux Blend from Margaux, France, stands out as a refined and accomplished wine, drawing accolades from wine critics for its balance and potential. James Suckling praises its "aromas of meat and dark berries with some dried flowers" and highlights its "round, chewy tannins and a juicy finish with some dark chocolate," suggesting it will benefit from further aging, recommending a tasting after 2024. He scores it an impressive 94.

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss is even more enthusiastic, awarding it a top-notch score of 95. He describes it as a wine of elegance, with "ripe fruits, rich tannins and great potential." Voss notes the wine's "dry and firm core," suggesting a drinking window that opens from 2027. Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider also commends the vintage, calling it "the finest vintage du Tertre has ever produced," scoring it 93 and describing its "energetic, sweet and soft" profile with "a polish to the tannins and lift to the fruit."

Decanter scores it 92, noting its subdued nose at first but a rewarding reveal of "bouncy tannins and a layer of slatey minerality" upon opening. Wine Spectator echoes the seductive nature of the wine with a 94 score, highlighting "warmed plum sauce, cassis and raspberry confiture flavors" with a "velvety edge."

Jeb Dunnuck also scores it 92 and appreciates its complexity, mentioning "red and black fruits, vanilla bean, dried flowers, balsam, and sandalwood," praising its medium-bodied richness and forward style.

The 2018 Du Tertre blends 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, and 14% Petit Verdot, resulting from low yields and careful vinification. This wine is set to evolve beautifully over the coming years, positioning itself as a notable Margaux offering.