Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Margaux 2015 (750ml)
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Description
Château Marquis d'Alesme is a fourth-growth property in Margaux, the most perfumed of Bordeaux's Left Bank communes. This 2015 blend is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 65% new oak with malolactic fermentation in barrel.
The wine shows an extroverted character, built on layers of black cherry, blackberry, and plum preserves anchored by an earthy, meaty undertone. Espresso, new leather, and hints of Indian spice add complexity, while a core of crushed black currants runs through to a long, earthy finish. The structure is substantial, medium to full-bodied with ripe, silky tannins and seamless acidity, but the elements are tightly woven together. There's violet at the rim, a sign of aging potential. While approachable now, the wine will deepen and flesh out considerably over the next several years, making it a compelling candidate for patient cellaring.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Margaux |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend Red |
| Producer | Chateau Marquis d'Alesme |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Intense black cherry, blackberry, new leather, espresso and torrefaction flavors give the 2015 Marquis d'Alesme much of its sumptuous, flamboyant personality. Plush, modern and exotic in both its concentration and flavor profile, Marquis d'Alesme presents the more extroverted side of Margaux. All the elements are wonderfully fused together in a deep, expressive wine that will drink well for many years to come. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.
The 2015 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a deep garnet-purple color and a broody, earthy/meaty nose over a core of crushed black currants, plum preserves and blackberry pie with hints of Indian spices and potpourri. The medium to full-bodied mouth displays a great core of rich black fruit flavors and a firm frame of ripe tannins plus seamless acid with a long, earthy finish.
A touch tight, this will flesh out further with time in bottle - give it five to eight years before opening. The gorgeous violet edges bode well for the integrity and potential of the fruit. It has depth to it, and great texture teased out by winemaker Marjolaine Maurice de Coninck, with a silky quality to the tannins and a kick of spice from the 3% dash of Petit Verdot. 65% new oak, malolactic in barrel. Michel Rolland oenologist.