2013 Marquis d'Alesme
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Yields in 2013 were a minuscule 29 hectoliters per hectare, and the final blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot represents a small percentage of the total crop. There are no vegetal characteristics in this 2013, the tannins are ripe and well-integrated, and the wine possesses both texture and length, which is unusual for this vintage. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by notes of sweet berry fruit, incense and charcoal. This medium-bodied offering finishes with conviction and purity. Enjoy it over the next decade. For decades, Marquis d’Alesme Becker was a whipping boy in The Wine Advocate, but their 2013 is a legitimate sleeper of the vintage, reflecting the new-found commitment to quality the proprietor, Marjolaine de Conick, has instilled in this once underperforming estate.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Marquis d'Alesme - Becker wraps around the palate with dark cherries, plums, violets and new leather. The style is rich, sumptuous and textured, especially within the context of the vintage. The blend is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot. Tasted three times.
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.