Author Archives: Sindy Leung

Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker 2006

Ratings By Robert Parker78 Tasting Notes This estate has been under the same ownership as Labegorce and Labegorce-Zede since 2006, but I do not believe the new owners were in charge of the viticultural management or winemaking in this vintage (the other two estates produced far superior wines in this vintage). This is a low-keyed,… Read More »

Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker 2005

Ratings By Robert Parker (84-86) Tasting Notes A pleasant, picnic-styled 2005, this wine offers sweet cherry and currant fruit, a medium ruby/purple color, moderate body, light tannin, and a short finish … especially for the vintage.(Wine Advocate #164 Apr 2006) By Robert Parker

Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker 2001

Ratings By Robert Parker 78 Tasting Notes Mediocre as usual, this medium-bodied 2001 reveals evidence of dilution in its washed out currant and cherry flavors, and clipped, austere finish.(Wine Advocate #153 Jun 2004) By Robert Parker

Chateau Marquis d’Alesme Becker 2000

Ratings By Robert Parker 81 Tasting Notes An attractive, elegant, but lightweight effort, the 2000 exhibits a deep plum/ruby color in addition to an earthy nose intermixed with camphor, dried herbs, red currants, and cherries. The tannin is sweet, but there is not much concentration or persistence in the abrupt finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2012.(Wine Advocate… Read More »