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Château Marquis d'Alesme 2018
Margaux AOC 3eme Grand Cru Classe
An impressive, 95+ Point Troisième Cru Classé Margaux, made in a vintage rated as "exceptional" by critics. 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.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Intense black fruits, finely grained texture, huge length, structure
Aroma
Ripe black fruits, damp earth, exotic spice, violets
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Very deep crimson
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2040
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 of the finest terroir of the Margaux appellation, with some of the vineyards 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 grapes for the 2018 are all taken from Les Terrasses de Margaux, with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, all aged in 65% new oak for 18 months. Ideally cellar - this wine will reward your patience.
Wine Advocate, 95+ points
