2020 Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Margaux

Since its classification as a Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Marquis d’Alesme has been an integral part of Bordeaux's rich history. This estate has been a hub of culture and passion since the 18th century. The Marquis' fascination for Chinese art, along with the cosmopolitan voyages of Jean Bekker-Teerlink, laid the foundation for an extraordinary legacy. A love for beauty and botany birthed stunning landscaped gardens, while the idea that great wine is an inspired work of art remained at its core.

Pierre Vincent de Paule, Marquis d'Alesme, was a scholar, art enthusiast, and a man of many passions. His love for the Orient, inspired by the works of late 17th-century Jesuit priests, ignited his fascination for the exotic. He played a pivotal role in shaping the estate and its legacy. 

Hubert Perrodo, a self-taught and enterprising businessman, ventured into oil exploration before making his mark in Bordeaux vineyards. His acquisition of Château Marquis d'Alesme in 2006 breathed new life into this historic estate.

Today, Nathalie Perrodo, alongside Marjolaine Maurice de Coninck, General Director, carries forward the legacy with enthusiasm and a fresh perspective. Together, they are crafting a new chapter in the history of the estate, staying true to the meticulous care required to produce a Great Wine. 

Marquis d’Alesme's terroir is a canvas that nature has artfully prepared for crafting exceptional wines. The soil, with its gravelly-siliceous, marly-siliceous, and clay & limestone composition, is perfectly exposed on gentle slopes. Mild weather, courtesy of the nearby Gironde estuary, ensures ideal conditions for viticulture.

Each vine is carefully selected, observed, and pampered through the seasons to yield the finest fruit. The Cabernet family reigns supreme here, making up 70% of the grape varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon leading the way at 63%. Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc add complexity, while Merlot, comprising 30% of the grape varieties, lends a delicate roundness. The resulting wines are elegant, refined, and full of flavor, boasting juicy blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry notes, balanced by a graceful minerality.

2020 was a great year for Bordeaux. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 97-point review and said, "Two thousand-twenty is an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux, certainly the best in the 2018-2020 trilogy. Quality is very, very high."

Aging: 15-19 months in French oak barrels.