Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2016, a wine of character
Displaying greater density than usual (except for the 2010 vintage) the Marquis d’Alesme (Becker) 2016 is a Margaux with a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.
Concentrated at an
aromatic level, the nose of this
Margaux is not lacking in
deliciousness or
expression: perfumes of
black cherry, mint chocolate and
balsamic cedar appear. It is
refreshing and
delicious without expressing too much at this stage. The
Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2016 offers a wide palate with
weight on
tightly structured tannins,
elegant and of
considerable density. The retro-olfaction is at this stage more or less
fruity, a
fruit masked for the moment by a
great concentration. Altogether this is a
serious wine, not lacking in
character or
depth. The Marquis of Alesme 2016 has
great ageing potential but will otherwise be nice to consume soon enough.
Parker : 96 / 100
J. Robinson : 16 / 20
Wine Advocate-Parker :
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.
