2019 Château Marquis d'Alesme-Becker

The 2019 Marquis d'Alesme Becker was very impressive from barrel. Now in bottle, it has retained those engaging aromas of blackberry, raspberry, cedar and a pinch of spice, well defined and quintessentially Margaux. The palate is understated on the entry, smooth and sensual in texture, with gorgeous, very pure red fruit. I adore the harmony of this wine, and the way it sashays toward the finish. Deceptively approachable, this will mature beautifully in bottle.

- Neal Martin (12/2021)

A perfumed nose of dark cherries, blackberries, mocha, dried flowers, bark, toffee, cedar and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Perfumed and silky with plenty or ripe cherry and sweet spice notes. Framed and layered with a flavorful finish. Drink from 2025. (04/2022)

The 2019 Château Marquis D'Alesme is terrific and a good follow-up to the brilliant 2018. Sporting a deep ruby/purple hue, it gives up a great nose of ripe darker cherries, blackberries, mulberries, leafy herbs, cedar pencil, and violets. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied Margaux with a rich, fleshy, expansive mouthfeel, polished tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. I'm not sure it will make terribly old bones, but it shines for its purity of fruit as well as its terrific overall balance and purity. As I wrote from barrel, it's one of those pretty, elegant wines that still packs rocking levels of fruit! Drink it any time over the coming 15-20 years. (04/2022)

The 2019 Marquis d’Alesme is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It strolls out with easy-going scents of plum preserves, baked blackberries, and cherry pie, followed by touches of garrigue and anise. The medium-bodied palate delivers refreshing acidity and soft tannins to frame the lively fruit, finishing with a skip in its step. (05/2023)

Shows roasted plum and ganache notes, along with pure cassis and cherry compote flavors -- hallmarks of the vintage. Features a refined alder-laced structure, with the finish allowing a curl of black tea in for added range. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2029.

- J.M.

The 2019 Marquis d'Alesme has tuned out well, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit, woodsmoke, licorice and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, it's supple and charming, with a succulent core of fruit, powdery tannins and fine length.

- William Kelley (04/2022)