Bordeaux 2024: Tertre Roteboeuf and Roc de Cambes

It’s true that we haven’t loved all the recent vintages from Tertre Rôteboeuf and Roc de Cambes, but we had to doff our cap to François Mitjavile for his truly magnificent 2024s. He’s always been a man who likes a challenge – it seems to bring out the best in him… This year’s range possesses all the hedonistic and exotic charm we’ve come to expect with added tension and refinement. There’s a real levity and energy coursing throughout the opulent fruit that makes these very compelling.

Please note that Tertre Rôteboeuf is offered tied 1:1 with the excellent Roc de Cambes.

“The 2024 Tertre Rôteboeuf is a classic wine from Francois Mitjaville. Texturally, Tertre-Rôteboeuf is unlike any wine in Bordeaux, especially in its mid-palate creaminess. Sweet floral and spice notes meld into macerated cherry, kirsch, blood orange, menthol and sweet French oak. In 2024, Tertre-Rôteboeuf is perhaps a touch lighter than other years, but it largely makes up for that with its persistence and a saline-infused finish laced with high-toned red fruit notes. As always, Tertre-Rôteboeuf is the last site Mitjaville picks. All of this fruit was brought in during the first days of October. Tertre Rôteboeuf remains one of the most idiosyncratic wines in Bordeaux. The 2024 is a fine edition. 2034-2054. 94/96100” – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com

“The 2024 Roc de Cambes is a potent, wild wine. Strong Cabernet Sauvignon inflections meld into a core of potent dark-toned fruit. Grilled herbs, cinnamon, menthol and dried flowers are nicely amplified. The 2024 clearly needs time to come together, but it is promising. This coheres nicely with time in the glass, suggesting all that is required is patience. 2026 – 2036. 91-93/100” – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com