Marquis D'Alesme Margaux 3eme Cru 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Marquis D'Alesme
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96; Jeb Dunnuck 96; Vinous (A. Galloni) 94; Decanter 93; James Suckling 93; Wine Spectator 92; Falstaff 93

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant, plum and blackberry with violet florals, cedar, graphite and mint; fine‑grained firm tannins, bright freshness, medium‑full body and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, saddle of venison, aged hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Cantonese roast pork (char siu), beef rendang, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; fermented in wooden and stainless vats with malolactic in barrels; aged ~16 months in French oak (≈65% new), with months on fine lees.

Vineyard Info
Third Growth (1855) Margaux estate (~14–15 ha). Owned by the Perrodo family since 2006; quality-focused investments and winemaking led by an all‑female team; practicing sustainable/organic viticulture.