Marquis D'Alesme Margaux 3eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Marquis D'Alesme
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 2%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94–95; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92–94; Vinous ~94; Decanter 93; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and mulberry fruit with violet, cedar and spicy notes; medium-full, structured with fine-grained tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef bourguignon, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean barbecue (bulgogi), beef rendang.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged ~18 months in French oak (about 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Margaux estate (records to 1585), classified 3ème Cru (1855); ~15–20 ha of gravelly soils. Owned by the Perrodo family; Marjolaine de Coninck leads winemaking.