2020 Marquis d'Alesme
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Tasting notes
Tasted blind. Very dark with black core. Dark, spicy black fruit. Deep and inviting. Firm and chewy, thickly textured but smooth, a bit flat on the finish but easy. And fresh enough overall. (JH)
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Jane Anson, Decanter
James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2020 Marquis d'Alesme Becker has a clean and precise bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and crushed stone aromas. A touch of dried rose petal surfaces with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with pastille-like red fruit on the entry. Plush red fruit, marmalade and white pepper vie for attention with the vivacious, spicy finish. This is approachable, but it should age well in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
Exhibiting aromas of blackberries, licorice, cigar wrapper and petals, the 2020 Marquis d'Alesme is medium to full-bodied, with a somewhat chewy, extracted profile that renders it less charming than its stablemate Labégorce.
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.