Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker, Margaux, France 2016 Chateau Fonreaud the 2017 Syrah Ruben's Block

the 2017 Syrah Ruben's Block spent a full 28 months all in neutral oak prior to bottling

The palate is extreme

with wonderfully refined tannins

with intense varietal notes of citrus

In the mouth it is frank

Chateau Marquis d'Alesme Becker, Margaux, France 2016 Chateau Fonreaud the 2017 Syrah Ruben's BlockTalk about a gem in the vintage, I was blown away by the 2016 Chteau Marquis d'Alesme Becker on each of the three times I was able to taste it. This estate has been on an undeniable roll since the arrival of Marjolaine de Conicnck in 2009, and the 2016 is unquestionably the best yet. A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, brought up in 65% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by an