Château Marquis d'Alesme 2020
Margaux AOC 3ème Grand Cru Classé
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An impressive, 94-96 point Troisième Cru Classé Margaux, made in “a terrific vintage” (Jeb Dunnock). Packed with gloriously rich, ripe fruit, backed by firm tannins and layers of powerful, dark flavour from 18 months in oak, this is very fine.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Very Deep Ruby
- Cabernet-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 31 December 2045
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Intense black fruits, full, powerful and very firmly structured
Aroma
Ripe black fruits, damp earth, spice box, floral notes, oak
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Marquis d'Alesme (now Becker) is a very beautiful château, proudly dating back to 1585. For much of the 20th century, it was an underperforming estate, sitting on some of the finest terroir of the Margaux appellation. Some of its vineyards are adjacent to Château Margaux itself. In 2006, Nathalie Perrodo-Samani took ownership, installed a new winemaking team and by 2014, had completed a state-of-the-art cellar too. Despite being one of the smallest Margaux properties, no expense was spared in the new chai – the Perrodo family are aiming for the top. The 2020 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, all aged in 50% new French oak barrels. Decant two hours before, or ideally cellar - this wine will reward your patience.
Marquis d'Alesme (now Becker) is a very beautiful château, proudly dating back t...
Solid depth of dark fruit, showing blackberry and currant character. Full and powerful
James Suckling
Critic, 94-96pts
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