2005 Château Marquis-d'Alesme-Becker
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Tasting notes
The 2005 Marquis d'Alesme Becker has a slightly rustic nose of loamy red berry fruit, dried blood and sandalwood. It does not quite have the finesse of more recent vintages. Likewise, the palate is broad-shouldered, stocky and a bit rough around the edges, yet I admire its weight and density. A few more years in bottle should see it develop into a fine, if rugged, Margaux.
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Tasted blind. Dark ruby. Pure, minerally nose. Very juicy and transparent. Then with quite chunky dry tannins. Very savoury, almost salty. I think it will come right but needs time. (JR)
Very dark. Sweet, quite juicy fruit on the front palate but all tightens up pretty markedly on the finish. Something green here as though the tannins didn’t get ripe. (JR)
About the producer
The estate dates back to 1585 and has been producing wine on the property since the early 17th century. In the 1855 classification the Chateau was awarded Third Growth status.