Château Marquis d'Alesme

The estate traces its roots to 1585, when the Marquis d'Alesme established the property in Margaux. Vines were planted in 1616, giving the domaine one of the longer viticultural histories in the Médoc. In 1809, Dutch merchant Jean Bekker-Teerlink purchased the estate and appended his name, creating Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker, the name the property carried for nearly two centuries. The Perrodo family, led by Hubert Perrodo, acquired the château in 2006. Following Hubert's death, his daughter Nathalie Perrodo took over management and directed a comprehensive renovation between 2013 and 2015. Under her leadership, the estate dropped 'Becker' from its name, returning to the original Château Marquis d'Alesme.

• Founded 1585 by the Marquis d'Alesme; vines planted 1616
• Dutch merchant Jean Bekker-Teerlink purchased the estate in 1809 and added his name
• Perrodo family acquired the estate in 2006; renovation completed 2013 to 2015
• Nathalie Perrodo restored the original name, dropping 'Becker'

The 15 to 16 hectares of vineyards sit in the prestigious Margaux appellation on natural gentle slopes with eastern exposure. This orientation maximizes morning sun while providing some afternoon protection, supporting even ripening across the estate. The soils are a distinctive three-way blend: silica-gravel accounts for 40% of the vineyard, silica-marl for another 40%, and clay-limestone for the remaining 20%. This diversity within a single estate contributes complexity to the finished wines. The proximity to the Gironde estuary moderates temperatures, providing the mild climate that Margaux is known for and reducing the risk of frost and extreme heat.

• Eastern exposure on gentle natural slopes for even sun distribution
• Silica-gravel (40%), silica-marl (40%), clay-limestone (20%) soil blend
• Mild climate moderated by proximity to the Gironde estuary
• Planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot

The estate's red wine is built around the classic Margaux profile: elegance and finesse rather than power. Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, cedar, and spice define the house style, with complexity built from the varied soils and careful viticulture. Michel Rolland consults on winemaking, bringing his influential approach to blending and extraction. The second wine, Marquise d'Alesme, has been produced since 1988, offering an earlier-drinking expression of the estate's fruit. In 2022, the château launched Saam Long, its first white wine, marking a notable expansion of production beyond its red wine identity.

• Red wine shows blackberry, raspberry, cedar, and spice with elegant structure
• Michel Rolland serves as consulting winemaker
• Marquise d'Alesme second wine produced since 1988
• White wine Saam Long introduced in 2022

Château Marquis d'Alesme holds its original position as a Third Growth (3ème Grand Cru Classé) from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, a ranking that has remained unchanged since Napoleon III commissioned the original list for the Paris Universal Exposition. The current team is led by General Director Marjolaine Maurice de Coninck, with Nathalie Perrodo overseeing overall management of the property. The combination of experienced estate leadership and Michel Rolland's consultancy reflects the ambition the Perrodo family has brought to the estate since the 2006 acquisition.

• Third Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Official Classification
• Nathalie Perrodo is current manager; Marjolaine Maurice de Coninck serves as General Director
• Michel Rolland consults on winemaking
• 1855 Classification ranking unchanged since the original list