Margaux Grand Cru Classé Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker 1987
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Margaux Grand Cru Classé Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker 1987
The 1987 Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker is a Grand Cru Classé red wine from the renowned Haut-Médoc region in France. Produced by Jean-Claude Zuger, the estate holds the prestigious title of a Third Growth under the historic 1855 classification. The wine was bottled directly at the château, reflecting the traditional practices of the estate.
This wine originates from Margaux, a famous communal appellation situated in the southern part of the Médoc peninsula in Bordeaux. Margaux is home to the majority of the classified estates in the Haut-Médoc and is globally recognized for its historical significance and finesse.
The composition is a classic Bordeaux blend, primarily built upon Cabernet and Merlot, with the addition of Petit Verdot. "Cabernet" serves as a collective term for Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, which form the backbone of the region's red wines. These thick-skinned grapes have a global presence, from Bordeaux to Tuscany and California. In Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon requires a relatively warm climate to fully ripen, while Cabernet Franc can thrive in slightly cooler zones. Merlot, a classic blue grape widely cultivated in regions like Bordeaux, Washington, and Northern Italy, complements the blend. Finally, the inclusion of Petit Verdot, a powerful blue grape also found in Spain and California, is traditionally utilized by the estate to contribute deep color and structure to the wine.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc is a prominent wine region located on the left bank of the Gironde estuary in Bordeaux, France. Geographically, the region makes up the southern part of the Médoc peninsula and stretches from the city of Bordeaux and northwards. The area functions both as an independent regional appellation and as an overarching geographical designation that encloses several of Bordeaux's most famous communal appellations, including Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe.
The climate in Haut-Médoc is maritime and is characterized by the proximity to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary. The river acts as a thermal regulator that mitigates extreme temperatures and protects the vines against spring frost, while the large pine forests to the west shield against the strongest winds from the sea. The soil is particularly known for its deep gravel banks, which have been deposited by the river over millennia. This gravel layer ensures excellent drainage and has the ability to absorb the sun's heat during the day to release it at night.
The wine tradition in Haut-Médoc is centered around the production of red wines, where the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon plays the dominant role. The gravelly soil provides optimal conditions for precisely this late-ripening grape. In the classic Bordeaux blends, it is most often supplemented by Merlot, which thrives in the more clay-rich parts of the area, as well as smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The region is historically recognized and houses the majority of the châteaux that were classified in the famous 1855 classification of Bordeaux wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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