The Marquis d'Alesme 2011 is a blend of 30% Merlot 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12% Petit Verdot picked from 20th until 4th October aged in 80% new oak. It has a touch more opulence than the Marquis de Terme with lifted rounded dark cherry and cassis fruit that is well defined and pure. The palate is rounded and supple on the entry. It has very good weight and is almost sinewy towards the finish although I think it will soften and become cohesive towards the pencil lead finish. A bold Margaux for 2011.