Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker（碧加侯爵酒莊）是法國波爾多Margaux產區的頂級酒莊，在1855年分級中，酒莊被評為了三級酒莊。
據記載，Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker由 Francois d'Alesme 創建於1585年，1616年開始開墾葡萄園，具有非常悠久的歷史。18世紀，Francois d'Alesme的後人——波爾多貴族 Marquis d'Alesme 接手酒莊，他熱愛東方文化，認為美酒源於藝術，在他的精心打造下，Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker 的成名之路開啟。1810年， Jean Bekker-Terrlink 入主酒莊，他對中國文化十分著迷，這也對酒莊的文化氛圍產生了顯著的影響，如今酒莊的許多裝飾設計及花園景觀都可覓得東方元素。Jean Bekker-Terrlink 還將自己名字中間的“Bekker”衍生為“Becker”加入到了原酒莊名中，並一直沿用至今。1853年， Sznajderski 家族入酒莊，兩年後，酒莊獲評1855三級莊
在之後的150餘年裡，酒莊幾經易主，其中包括 Chateau Lascombes 的擁有者 Jean-Jules Theophile Chaix-d'Est- Ange 和英國 WH Chaplin & Co. Ltd.。可想而知酒莊的表現也相當不理想，變成乏人問津被市場遺忘的酒莊。一位資金雄厚的Hubert Perrado先生在2006年買下本酒莊，卻在不久之後不幸在一場滑雪意外中過世，而由他的女兒Nathalie Perrodo接管，讓本酒莊有一個浴火重生般的新開始。2010年起展開酒莊全面更新的計畫：葡萄園經過重新規劃，調整了種植葡萄品種的比例，高達4成的葡萄樹重種；建造新的酒窖、引進新的釀酒設備，並聘請世界知名的Michel Rolland 來當顧問。酒莊的新建築在2015年落成，由於Nathalie Perrodo有一半的中國血統（她的母親是香港人），因此酒窖裡採用了許多中國元素的設計，獨特而嶄新的酒窖建築被讚賞推崇是現在Margaux區最值得參觀的酒莊；而為了讓消費者更容易記住酒莊的名字，酒莊又更名為簡潔的Marquis d’Alesme （酒瓶前標已經改為Marquis d’Alesme，但是背標卻還標示為Marquis d’Alesme Becker）
(2017年份)
Jeb Dunnuck 94
The 2017 is based on 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that spent 18 months in 65% new French oak, with the balance in a mix of 1-4-year-old barrels. Inky hued with stunning notes of cassis, ground herbs, tobacco, chocolate, and smoked earth, it hits the palate with a full-bodied, concentrated texture, ripe tannins, and a solid spine of acidity. This backward, unevolved 2017 has all the right components but needs 5-7 years of bottle age.
Wine Advocate 93
Deep garnet-purple in color, it has a very serious, classic nose of warm cassis, cedar chest, pencil lead and fragrant earth with wafts of violets and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, it has a solid backbone of firm, ripe, grainy tannins and a muscular mid-palate of tightly wound layers, delivering lovely purity and great length.
Vinous 93
The 2017 Marquis d'Alesme is a powerful, dark Margaux. Black cherry, plum, creme de cassis, tobacco, leather,menthol, espresso and tobacco accents add to the wine's decidedly potent feel. Ample and creamy on the palatethe 2017 shows the important presence of Merlot in the blend, which among other things, gives a real sense ofimmediacy.
The Wine Cellar Insider 93
Blending 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 6%, Petit Verdot, the wine quickly shows off its floral essence with black cherry and spice box notes. Sweet and fresh, the wine is full bodied, soft, refined and displays its freshness and ripe cherries with a bit of cocoa just as you approach the endnote. The wine reached 13.5% alcohol.
Decanter 92
Rich in colour, with spicy cinnamon and black pepper notes followed by a silky texture in the mouth with good persistency. It's a success in the vintage, layered and appealing with a gourmet dash of grilled oak. It's confident and extends its hand, with a nod to Margaux typicity.
Wine Spectator 92
Dark cherry and plum compote flavors are well-rendered, backed by licorice root, black tea and singed alder notes. The structure is fine-grained, letting the fruit linger before a light sanguine element chimes in at the very end.
James Suckling 91
There’s strong drive here with rich aromas of dark berries and cassis, as well as blueberries. The palate has a bold build of quite fine, firm tannin that carries long, even and true.
(2016年份)
Wine Advocate 96
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.
Jeb Dunnuck 96
Talk about a gem in the vintage, I was blown away by the 2016 Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker on each of the three times I was able to taste it. This estate has been on an undeniable roll since the arrival of Marjolaine de Conicnck in 2009, and the 2016 is unquestionably the best yet. A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 65% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by an essence of Cabernet bouquet that includes loads of crème de cassis, blueberries, graphite, crushed rocks, sandalwood, and violets. Almost Saint Julien in style, this beauty is laser-focused on the palate, medium to full-bodied, brilliantly textured, and has a blockbuster finish. It deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and will keep for 25-30 years. Bravo!
Vinous 94
The 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is going to need a few years to come into its own, butthere is no question it has turned out beautifully. Espresso, savory herb, licorice, mint andraspberry jam build in a resonant, expressive Margaux that speaks with a real sense ofdistinction.
Decanter 93
There has been a lot of investment in this property from the all-female team, from owner Nathalie Perrodo to winemaker Marjolaine Maurice-de Coninck. Don't think this means a feminine take on the vintage though; we have the full gamut of chewy tannins running through well structured, ripe cassis fruit. It holds back on the finish, with a sense of confidence and careful extraction. Maybe not as floral as some, but for me it's another step up in quality from this fast-rising estate.
