"The 2019 Alcée is just a little muddled on the nose compared to the 2019 Carignan tasted alongside, more diffuse with red berry fruit, allspice and cracked black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins, a bit austere although it gains weight towards the finish. It just misses the complexity and personality of its peers. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting." -Neal Martin
Robert Parker
RP91
"Aromas of rose petals, cassis, crème de cassis, dark berries and touches of violet introduce the 2019 Alcée, a medium-bodied, juicy, lively and perfectly balanced wine that’s elegantly fleshy and fresh. It’s an attractive wine from the appellation of Castillon." -Yohan Castaing
Decanter
D91
"Wonderfully seductive, softly fragrant nose - smells so welcoming and inviting. Great texture, smooth, suave and generous tannins that coat the mouth but still allow the cool, liquorice and tobacco-tinged black and blue fruits to come through. Sculpted and charming, this has poise and I like the driving energy. I'd still give it some time but I like the fruit profile and the tannin quality is excellent. A satisfying good buy. 96% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc."
Wine Spectator
WS92
"Solidly built, this is ripe yet restrained, showing warm cassis and steeped plum notes, with a chalky spine and flecked with savory and earthy accents. Delivers a nice sanguine echo at the end, which leaves a mouthwatering echo. Merlot and Cabernet Franc."
