Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker, Margaux, France 2016 Champagne Extra Brut Of a deep garnet red

Of a deep garnet red

wafting from the glass with scents of minty red apples

and exotic

crushed rocks

rich and exotically opulent

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker, Margaux, France 2016 Champagne Extra Brut Of a deep garnet redTalk about a gem in the vintage, I was blown away by the 2016 Chteau 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