Château Marquis d’Alesme Becker 2021 – Margaux 3ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, concentrated and reveals intensity (in delicacy), concentration, density (in elegance), a nice accuracy as well as power (in finesse). There are notes of concentrated blackberry, dense black berries and more lightly crushed/pulped strawberry combined with hints of violet, star anise, a discreet hint of graphite, caramelised almond and a fine touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity, delicate, airy, fresh and delicate, revealing precision, accuracy and a nice definition of the fruit in its substance. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, bright blackcurrant and, more lightly, small acidic/sparkling red fruit, combined with touches of blueberry, lily and fine hints of almond, liquorice, toast, nutmeg and a discreet hint of salt/iodine (in the background). Good length. The tannins are precise and mellow.