The 2018 Marquis d'Alesme Becker, a Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France, showcases an impressive array of characteristics and has earned high praise from several prominent wine reviewers. This red wine features a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, with an alcohol content of 14.5%. It was aged for 18 months in 65% new and 35% two-year-old barrels.

James Suckling of jamessuckling.com rated this wine a 95, highlighting its “dark berries, wet earth and dark tea” notes. He described it as full-bodied with "firm and striking tannins" and a "long, flavorful finish."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown as the reviewer, also awarded it a 95 score. Perrotti-Brown noted its deep garnet-purple color and complex bouquet, which includes "ripe blackcurrants, wild blueberries, and Morello cherries," enhanced by "violets, star anise, underbrush, and Sichuan pepper." She praised its energetic palate, finely grained texture, and mineral-tinged finish.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com echoed these sentiments, describing the wine as "voluptuous, silky, fresh, concentrated, full-bodied, rich, and packed with layers of perfectly ripe, sweet, silky textured, red and black fruits." He emphasized its "weight, depth of flavor, complexity, length, and opulent finish," suggesting a long aging potential of at least 2-3 decades.

Decanter noted the influence of the estate's new cellar, which has improved the wines since 2015. The 2018 vintage, according to Decanter, has "expansive floral aromas" and "very pure, seductive raspberry fruit flavors" with a "creamy texture."

Jeb Dunnuck of jebdunnuck.com gave the wine an outstanding 97, calling it a "rock star Margaux." He described it as "deep, full-bodied, and gorgeously concentrated," with "velvety tannins" and a "layered, mouthcoating texture." Dunnuck advised that it will evolve beautifully over the next 30-40 years.

Wine Spectator's J.M. also provided a 95 score, praising its "gorgeous mouthfeel" and "velvety, fine-grained texture." The wine features "dark plum, black currant and blackberry fruit flavors" with "mouthwatering black tea, alder, and mineral notes."

Lastly, Jane Anson of janeanson.com rated it a 93, highlighting its "evident rosemary and black pepper spice" along with layers of "coffee bean, raspberry and black cherry fruits" and a "swirl of smoked cedar, brioche, and patisserie cream."

Overall, the 2018 Marquis d'Alesme Becker is celebrated for its complexity, depth, and aging potential, making it a standout choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.