The 2019 Marquis d’Alesme has tuned out well, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit, wood smoke, licorice and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, ample and seamless, it’s supple and charming, with a succulent core of fruit, powdery tannins and fine length.

Food Pairing: GAME MEAT, ASIAN DISHES

Varietal: CAB SAUV, MERLOT, PETIT VERDOT, CAB FRANC