Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2020

An Elegant and Structured Grand Cru Classé from Margaux

The estate

Since 1616, the Château Marquis d’Alesme has been presiding over an exceptional terroir in Margaux, in the heart of the Bordeaux region. Combining exoticism and classicism, Château Marquis d’Alesme is a land of culture and passion.

The vineyard

Château Marquis d’Alesme manages a 15-hectare vineyard in a parcelled manner. This Margaux vineyard, like a garden, is carefully tended thanks to the artisanal work of the château's team. The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils, siliceous and clayey gravels.

The vintage

If the heavy rainfall of winter replenishes the water reserves, the mildness of spring promotes the development of the vine. The particularly hot summer does not impact the vines, due to sufficient water reserves and the meticulous care given to the plots by the château's teams (installation of mulch between the rows, reduction of soil work, management of the leaf surface by limiting leaf thinning to protect the bunches).

By mid-August, stormy episodes favor the continuation of the vine cycle, which is in perfect health until the harvest.

Aging

Château Marquis d’Alesme 2020 is aged, from the end of alcoholic fermentation to bottling, with 50% new barrels and 50% barrels of one wine, from large French forests (Belleme, Moselle, Allier, Rambouillet).

Blend

Château Marquis d’Alesme 2020 is a blend of cabernet sauvignon (63%), merlot (30%), petit verdot (5%) and cabernet franc (2%).