Castle Marquis of Alesme - Margaux 2015

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe1/10/2018

This is broad and fleshy in feel, with smoldering tobacco, warm ganache and espresso notes that meld slowly into the core of steeped blackberry and black currant fruit. Shows a long tarry edge on the finish, with the fruit keeping pace. Rock-solid. Best from 2032 through 2035.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe11/30/2017

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Deep in color with florals, black cherry liqueur, boysenberry and dark cocoa in the nose, this wine is rich, plump, full-bodied and voluptuous in texture with a wealth of ripe, sweet, fresh fruits and lush tannins in the mouth that really linger. The first vintage produced in the new cellars has elevated the estate to another level. Produced from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the wine reached 13% alcohol with a pH of 3.6 and is aging in 65% new, French oak barrels. With a new showcase cellar and a commitment to quality with a spare-no-expense attitude, this is a wine to watch.

Bettane & Desseauve

18 / 20

the4/28/2016

La qualité des installations techniques nouvelles a permis d’élaborer le plus racé des vins de l’histoire de ce cru. Admirable arôme floral, très grande précision dans le détail de la texture et du retour du tannin. Vin à marquer d’une pierre blanche.

Vinous

91-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is one of the best wines I have tasted from this resurgent estate in the heart of Margaux. Ample and inviting, the 2015 possesses superb richness throughout. There is plenty of tannin and underlying structure, but those elements are nicely balanced by the sheer luxuriousness of the fruit. Readers should expect a decidedly intense style. Everything falls into place effortlessly in this superb Marquis d'Alesme Becker from the Perrodo family and consulting winemaker Michel Rolland. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Very good expression of elegant floral fruit and real class from Cabernet Sauvignon. This estate continues the good form it reached in 2014. 2020-2032

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/20/2016

Ma meilleure note donnée à ce cru en primeur.Couleur sombre, vive et belle. Nez au fruité pur. Jolie bouche savoureuse, au toucher fin, au corpsélancé, mais délicatement charnu, à la texture générale minutieuse, à la finale parfumée. C'est bon !

Jancis Robinson

17 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/15/2016

Bordeaux 2015 - Margaux | Articles | JancisRobinson.com Dark purplish crimson. Headily floral on the nose. Quite lifted with notes that remind me of wasabi! A very interesting wine that is more transparent than most. Drink 2023-2035

Wine Enthusiast

88-90 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. Light and fruity in character, this is a crisp wine that is likely to develop quickly. It has plenty of black currant character, but lacks a firmer structure to support the fruit. 89 points

René Gabriel

18 / 20

the4/10/2016

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Kompaktes, konzentriertes Bouquet, Wildkirschen und Cassisnoten. Stoffiger, prägnanter Gaumen, verlangende Tannine, diese wirken noch aufrauhend und geben diesem Wein eine gewisse Härte. So wie sein Vorgänger (2014) würde man sich hier wesentlich mehr Charme für einen grossen Margaux wünschen. Aufgerundete Potentialwertung: 18/20 2024 – 2048

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/1/2016

Dark and winey, with ample blueberry and kirsch fruit giving this a frankly modern feel. Shows excellent energy throughout, revealing a licorice snap edge on the finish and admirable depth and length. This will have a lot of fans when bottled.