Marquis d'Alesme - Margaux 2021

Jeb DUNNUCK

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par Jeb Dunnuck le 03/04/2024

One of the most concentrated wines in the vintage, the 2021 Château Marquis D'Alesme still stays balanced and classy. Red and black fruits, graphite, smoked tobacco, and some cedar pencil notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a layered, textured mid-palate, ripe tannins, and a great finish. Based on 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, aged in 60% new barrels, give it just a few years and enjoy over the following 10-12+.

Vinous

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par Antonio Galloni le 02/04/2024

The 2021 Marquis d’Alesme is an elegant, polished wine for the year. Floral and spice notes open first. Dark cherry, plum, spice, menthol, dried herbs, leather and cedar emerge gradually, but it is the wine's balance that impresses most.

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2024

The 2021 Marquis d’Alesme is an elegant, polished wine for the year. Floral and spice notes open first. Dark cherry, plum, spice, menthol, dried herbs, leather and cedar emerge gradually, but it is the wine's balance that impresses most.

Wine Advocate

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par William Kelley le 22/02/2024

Aromas of dark berries, baked plums, licorice and pencil shavings introduce the 2021 Marquis d'Alesme, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming wine built around powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully firm finish.

Wine Spectator

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par James Molesworth le 22/02/2024

This has bouncy, crisp acidity running through black cherry and damson plum notes, while light earth and cedar accents shade the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2027. 4,500 cases made.  –JM

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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par Jane Anson le 06/12/2023

Dark ruby in colour, this has been carefully handled, pushing a litle further with the extraction than some, and the violet reflection around the edge of the glass suggests it has worked well. Vivid character to the blueberry and raspberry fruits, cola and cocoa bean. Doesn't have the succulence of some recent vintages of Marquis d'Alesme but beautiful spice and plenty of momentum. Good stuff, an upscore. 60% new oak for ageing, harvest September 30 to October 14, 32hl/h yield.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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par Jeb Dunnuck le 02/06/2022

Another beautiful wine that shines for its texture and balance, the 2021 Château Marquis d'Alesme (51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) sports a deep purple hue to go with a focused, vibrant nose of blue fruits, spice box, and integrated oak. It's medium-bodied on the palate, has ripe, silky tannins, and again, remarkable balance and purity.

Alexandre Ma

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par Alexandre Ma le 16/05/2022

Marquis d’Alesme 2021 presents a more delicate image, with a natural, smooth palate and intricate, soft tannins. Although it does not have stunningly complex fruitiness, its approachable nature should still appeal to many fans who are values elegance. If the tannins become silkier on the finish, it will be even better. Marquis d’Alesme 2021??????,?????????????,??????????????,??????????????????????????????????????????????,????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

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par Jeff Leve le 16/05/2022

Cedar, flowers, cocoa, mint leaf and red fruits shine in the nose. On the palate, the wine is elegant, soft, fresh and juicy, with a fruity mid-palate and a refreshing, savory edge to the finish. The wine blends 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Drink from 2024-2044. 91-93

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

par Jane Anson le 13/05/2022

Vinous

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par Neal Martin le 12/05/2022

The 2021 Marquis d'Alesme Becker was picked from 30 September and 14 October, matured 50% new oak. Now, this has a lovely bouquet with iris flower infusing the lifted black fruit, fine mineralité here. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chewy tannins, fine grip, slightly saline with a bit of sinew on the finish. Fine sense of energy here, though it does not fan out like the 2019 or 2020, i.e. it reflects the growing season.

Vinous

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par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2022

The 2021 Marquis 'Alesme is packed with inky dark fruit, licorice, lavender, spice, graphite and new leather. Although not exactly the last word in finesse, the 2021 certainly packs a good bit of punch. Incisive tannins will need a few years to settle down.

vvwine

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par Adrian Van Velsen le 10/05/2022

Leuchtendes Rubin. Was für ein schöner Duft, super floral, klare Cassisfrucht, Himbeeren. Im Gaumen straff, knackig und frisch, eine delikate Frucht, gute Konzentration, feinkörniges Tannin, der Wein ist super saftig, elegant und zeigt viel Frische. Da tanzen die Papillen. 2025-2040 (Verkostet im April 2022. Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

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par Yohan Castaing le 06/05/2022

Moins boisé qu'à son habitude, ce qui explique des notes de fruits noirs et une pointe florale plus présente, Marquis d'Alesme propose un toucher de bouche tendu, une structure moyennement dense mais équilibrée, des arômes de café et de moka en finale et une sensation aérienne très agréable. Un bel équilibre.

Wine Advocate

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par William Kelley le 29/04/2022

This 15-hectare estate has produced the Perrodo family's most serious, structured wine this year in the form of the 2021 Marquis d'Alesme. Exhibiting aromas of raspberries, red cherries, violets and blood orange, it's medium to full-bodied, with powdery tannins, lively acids and creditable persistence on the finish.