Philosophy:
Our winemaking philosophy at Tertre is about capturing the unique essence of both terroir and varietal characteristics. Whether we're sourcing grapes from Frankland River, Margaret River, our vision remains the same: terroir and varietal-driven wines. If a varietal isn't complete on its own, blending is the key to delivering what wines are known for worldwide—their compelling story. M
eaning of the Label:
The name "Tertre" and consequently "L'enclos du Tertre" holds special significance. It translates to an enclosed area on a hillock—a precise, delimited space where consistency can flourish. Just as terroir can vary, we believe it's essential to define specific areas to ensure consistency in winemaking. The label design, resembling an old explorer's map, reflects our knowledge and history rooted in Europe while embracing the precision and modernity of our wine style. Where the longitude and latitude lines intersect on the label is the exact location of our vineyard, emphasizing the precision that goes into crafting our wines. The back label, written in a stream-of-consciousness style, invites contemplation about the wine's origin and the land it comes from. In essence, the key words of our label design mirror the keywords of our wine style—precision, history, and a sense of place. Clémence’s Wine Journey:
- Born and raised in the countryside of Bordeaux, France.
- Early exposure to excellent Périgord food and French wines.
- Pursued a scientific degree to become a food technologist.
- A transformative encounter with an old Pauillac wine set the course for a winemaking journey.
- Earned a winemaking degree from the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology.
- Worked in various regions in Bordeaux, Bourg sur Gironde, and Margaux appellation.
- Moved to the south of France to experiment with different grape varieties and a "new world" approach.
- Began the Australian chapter, starting in Coonawarra in 2000 and working for Balnaves and Rymill.
- Conducted extensive research to identify the ideal cool climate region to further wine knowledge and ideals.
- Settled in the Great Southern of Western Australia to work on the oldest WA dry-grown, cool-climate vineyard.
- Established Clos du Tertre in Frankland River in 2013. The Brand - L'enclos du Tertre Core Range & Tertre Higher Tier
Our core range includes Riesling, a Shiraz Blend and Cabernet Sauvignon.
