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Chateau Alcee, Castillon Cotes De Bordeaux, 2019 (Ex-Negociant)

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Alcee
$26.99
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Acquired by Nicolas Thienpont in July 2011 with 3 hectares, Chateau Alcee expanded to 6.5 hectares in January 2014. The vineyard sits on a limestone plateau with red clay soils, planted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc at 6,500 vines per hectare. Average vine age is 40 years. Nicolas oversees the wine with his son Cyrille. Before returning to Bordeaux vineyards in 1983, Nicolas taught philosophy in Rheims. The name "Alcee" references a flower of the mallow family and figures from Greek antiquity. Sustainable, organic farming techniques are used.

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Antonio Galloni

88 points

"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

91 points

"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

91 points

"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

92 points

"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."

More about Chateau Alcee

Nicolas Thienpont took over this Castillon property in 2011 and immediately went organic. On limestone plateau soils like nearby St. Emilion, he's crafting Merlot-based reds that show restraint and real terroir. A rising star from a satellite appellation done right.

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Perfect Pairings

Braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb, herb-crusted pork, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied with dark cherry, plum, and earthy character. The palate shows mineral notes, soft tannins, and subtle herb spice leading to a clean, balanced finish.