Chateau Alcee 2017
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Nicolas Thienpont acquired three hectares in the Côtes de Castillon in July 2011. The vines are located on the top of the limestone plateau, with rock beneath red clay. In January 2014, the vineyard grew to 6.5 hectares with new plots not far from Saint-Philippe-d’Aiguille, on a limestone plateau alternating between compact clay and very shallow soils. The wine has become more rounded with a denser texture, supplementing the finesse, sophistication and minerality of this new cru.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Alcee rolls out of the glass with expressive notions of baked plums, Black Forest cake and black raspberries plus hints of lavender, baking spices and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, the palate has lovely poise with plush tannins and plenty of juicy black fruits, finishing on a spicy note.
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Wine Spectator
Fresh and pure, with a beam of cassis and cherry puree flavors, gilded with light floral and mineral hints. Sleek in feel. Drink now through 2027.
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James Suckling
A pretty expression of Castillon with plum, walnut and volcanic-salt character. Medium to full body. Firm, chewy tannins and a fresh, flavorful finish. Needs a little time to soften. Better after 2020.
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Although it is a small 6.5 hectare vineyard, it is planted to a vine density of 6,500 vines per hectare (86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc). The vines have an average age of 40 years and are planted on red clay and limestone soils.
Chateau Alcee's production is small, close to 700 cases per vintage.