Best-value Bordeaux of 2012

Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux 4CC, 2009

Pleasing bouquet of black cherry and blackcurrant. There’s spice and vigour on the mid-palate, but it’s taut, tightly wound and not very expressive now. A robust wine with a good future. 17pts/20
Price £27–£35 En Primeur, Fine & Rare, Millesima, Nickolls & Perks, Slurp, Stevens Garnier, Vintage Holdings
Drink 2015–2035
Alc 13.5%