Marquis D'Alesme Margaux 3eme Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Marquis D'Alesme
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 37%, Petit Verdot 6%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94; Vinous (Neal Martin 95 / A. Galloni 94); The Wine Advocate 92–94; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator ~89

Tasting Note
Ripe blackberry, cassis and plum with cedar, floral perfume and spice. Silky, medium‑full palate with fine powdery tannins, fresh acidity and a long, savory mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, game birds, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), braised beef short ribs, soy-braised mushrooms and Korean BBQ.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in wooden and stainless-steel vats; aged ~18 months in French oak (c.50–60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Marquis d’Alesme (3ème Grand Cru Classé) is a historic Margaux estate (~15 ha). Recent investment and modern winemaking have raised quality under the Becker era and current technical team.