2025 Marquis d'Alesme
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Tasting notes
The 2025 Marquis d'Alesme Becker was tasted twice, at the château and at a négociant. Picked September 10 to 24 at 32 hl/ha, it is raised in 45% new French oak. It has a fragrant nose, quintessentially Margaux, with delineated scents of black cherries, violet, incense and light crushed stone. Very seductive, very precise. The palate is medium-bodied, with rounded tannins, a keen line of acidity and just a very slight herbaceous element behind that black, plummy fruit that should be subsumed during élevage. A decent Margaux, though this year I prefer its sister Margaux, the 2025 Labégorce.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
More reviews and scores
A Cabernet-dominant blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot that will spend 16-18 months in 45% new French oak, the 2025 Château Marquis D'Alesme is a round, supple, and polished Margaux that shines in the vintage. Darker berry fruits, graphite, spice, and tobacco define the aromatics, and on the palate, it's medium-bodied, with a silky, layered mouthfeel, quality tannins, and outstanding length.
The 2025 Marquis d'Alesme is an attractive, mid-weight Margaux. Rose petal, lavender, blood orange and cinnamon open nicely in the glass. This needs a bit more polish in its tannins, but hopefully élevage will take care of that.
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.