Chateau Marquis d'Alesme, Margaux, France 2022 Barsac Dolcetto d'Alba from 'Bricco Lago'

Dolcetto d'Alba from 'Bricco Lago' — juicy plum and dark berry over a fresh

Rich and nearly sweet aromas of apple butter and honeysuckle show on the nose of this cuvée

tobacco and wet leaves in the background

while melon and mineral notes add volume and grace to the racy finish

This Grüner Veltliner is a blend of wines sourced from different terraced vineyards

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme, Margaux, France 2022 Barsac Dolcetto d'Alba from 'Bricco Lago'A Margaux third growth that has risen sharply in quality. The 2022 Marquis d'Alesme is perfumed and precise, with cassis, leafy tobacco, menthol and floral notes over polished, structured tannins. James Suckling 95 points.