In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Château Marquis d'Alesme, Margaux, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 93/100 (LPB). Drinking window: 2024–2042. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 94/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 26/02/2020 · Drink 2025+
Blockbuster stuff, the 2017 Chateau Marquis D'Alesme Becker hails from a 15-hectare vineyard of mostly sandy, gravelly soils located in the heart of the Margaux appellation. Since the arrival of Marjolaine de Coninck in 2009, this estate has been firing on all cylinders. The 2017 is based on 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 18 months in 65% new French oak,…
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 16–17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 25/04/2018 · Drink 2022-2030
Deep crimson. Super-inviting fragrance of pure, mildly leafy black fruit. Very pure and lifted. On the palate, moderate depth with dry finesse in the tannins. Straightforward and correct with fragrance the key.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 93–95/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 23/04/2018
The 2017 Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker might just be the finest wine from this estate to date. Made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, aged in 65% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by a gorgeous perfume of creme de cassis, black cherries, crushed violets, and cedary spice. Possessing terrific purity of fruit, medium to full body, building tannin,…