Chateau Tertre Daugay

Saint Emilion

Grand Cru Classe

Bordeaux

France

Chateau Tertre Daugay did not take it’s name from a previous owner like many chateaux in St. Emilion. In fact, the name of the Bordeaux vineyard of Tertre Daugay was inspired by the ancient watch tower located on the estate.

At the time the tower was constructed, the Tertre du Guet, which is translated as lookout butte, was used to notify the Saint Emilion villagers of potential threats.

In the early 1900’s Chateau Tertre Daugay was a much larger estate. In 1909, the vineyards were divided into two parts, which created Tertre Daugay and Daugay. The Daugay portion was eventually purchased in 1920 by the de Bouard family that own Chateau Angelus. In 1978, Tertre Daugay was sold to Count Leo de Malet-Roquefort, the owner of Chateau La Gaffeliere.

The owners of Chateau Haut Brion purchased the Chateau Tertre Daugay estate in May, 2011 from Count Léo de Malet-Roquefort.

The estate of Tertre Daugay ceased to exist in 2012, when the new owners changed the name of the property to Chateau Quintus. 2010 is the last vintage of Chateau Tertre Daugay.

Chateau Tertre Daugay Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The 16 hectare Right Bank vineyard is planted to 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. The terroir is clay and limestone soils. The vineyards average age of the vines is 25 years. However, the estate also has old vines. In fact, some of the oldest vines on the property are close to 100 years of age.

To produce the wine of Chateau Tertre Daugay, the vinification takes place in traditional, cement vats. Malolactic fermentation occurs is in French oak barrels. The wine is aged in an average of 35% new, French oak barrels before bottling.