Chateau Marquis d'Alesme 2010

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme's 2010 vintage represents one of the finest expressions from this historic Margaux Third Growth, showcasing the exceptional quality of one of Bordeaux's greatest recent vintages combined with the estate's distinctive terroir and careful winemaking. The 2010 vintage is widely considered one of the finest of the decade, and this wine demonstrates why Marquis d'Alesme deserves recognition among Margaux's elite properties.

The 2010 growing season in Bordeaux was characterized by nearly perfect conditions, with ideal weather throughout the season allowing for optimal fruit development and precise harvest timing. Chateau Marquis d'Alesme's careful vineyard management and selective harvesting practices ensured that they captured the full potential of this exceptional vintage, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and complexity.

This wine displays the full potential of great Margaux terroir enhanced by exceptional vintage conditions, showing the elegant power that defines the finest Left Bank wines. The nose reveals complex aromatics of cassis, cedar, graphite, and violets with underlying notes of tobacco and exotic spices. On the palate, the wine shows exceptional concentration and structure, with layers of dark fruit, earth, and spice supported by refined yet substantial tannins and natural acidity that provide framework for decades of graceful aging.

What makes the 2010 Marquis d'Alesme truly special is its perfect representation of what this estate can achieve in optimal conditions, combining the elegance expected from great Margaux with the depth and complexity that defines vintage wines from exceptional years. This wine will reward patient cellaring and represents one of the finest expressions from this increasingly respected chateau.

Harvest: September-October 2010

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot

Source: Marquis-dAlesme.fr