Château Marquis d'Alesme
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
2015 vintage. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Excellent wine from a Cru Classé that remains very much under the radar and, therefore, the prices are very reasonable for the quality. This is also the smallest Margaux Cru Classé with 16 hectares of vines. Tasted at the Château alongside the 2017. While the 2017 is a very good Classic Margaux, it doesn't have the concentration and depth of the 2015, the first produced in the new winemaking facilities. It combines grace and power with impeccable balance and a very long finish. Also tasted the first vintage of an attractive new white wine ( 2022 vintage), produced at sister estate Château Labégorce, an intriguing blend from Chardonnay, Albariño and Petit Manseng (label is not finished yet).
2015 vintage. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Excellent wine from a Cru Classé that remains very much under the radar and, therefore, the prices are very reasonable for the quality. This is also the smallest Margaux Cru Classé with 16 hectares of vines. Tasted at the Château alongside the 2017. While the 2017 is a very good Classic Margaux, it doesn't have the concentration and depth of the 2015, the first produced in the new winemaking facilities. It combines grace and power with impeccable balance and a very long finish. Also tasted the first vintage of an attractive new white wine ( 2022 vintage), produced at sister estate Château Labégorce, an intriguing blend from Chardonnay, Albariño and Petit Manseng (label is not finished yet).
Sep 5th, 2023
Dark ruby color, medium acidity with high tannins. Smell of plum, dark fruit and earth. Taste of blackberry, blackcurrant, leather with hints of chocolate and a long finish.
Dark ruby color, medium acidity with high tannins. Smell of plum, dark fruit and earth. Taste of blackberry, blackcurrant, leather with hints of chocolate and a long finish.
Sep 12th, 2024
Leave this open at least 30 minutes before consuming. You will know it is ready when the nose opens up to reveal flowers and a fruit bouquet. The nose is extraordinary. At the correct age to drink now. This is a complex Bordeaux with red fruits, earth, and mushrooms. This wine is rich and needs steak or lamb. Underrated here. An excellent value at $82.
Leave this open at least 30 minutes before consuming. You will know it is ready when the nose opens up to reveal flowers and a fruit bouquet. The nose is extraordinary. At the correct age to drink now. This is a complex Bordeaux with red fruits, earth, and mushrooms. This wine is rich and needs steak or lamb. Underrated here. An excellent value at $82.
Jul 18th, 2024
Nice bottle Margaux, still young and full of dark fruit. This is a wine to chew on and a little alcoholic. But it did the job at @couvert de vignes Thanks for the tip @Peter Zandbergen 👍
Nice bottle Margaux, still young and full of dark fruit. This is a wine to chew on and a little alcoholic. But it did the job at @couvert de vignes Thanks for the tip @Peter Zandbergen 👍
May 5th, 2022
Pairing with a covid-safe birthday celebration for my mom (we’re at our house, she’s at hers).
Pairing with a covid-safe birthday celebration for my mom (we’re at our house, she’s at hers).
Feb 7th, 2021Excellent PQR at $40. Drinking well now for being so young. Cherry, touches of raspberry, leather, and mushrooms. Really good!
Excellent PQR at $40. Drinking well now for being so young. Cherry, touches of raspberry, leather, and mushrooms. Really good!
Mar 19th, 2020