Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Château de Lamarque “Héritiers des Marquis d’Evry” 2021
Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
This vintage is a classic Bordeaux blend—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot—sourced from a historic Haut-Médoc château with roots stretching back to the 15th century. It’s the “second wine” of Château de Lamarque, offering approachability while retaining estate quality. The appellation’s gravelly terroir and structured style are evident in every sip.
 

Aromas & Flavors
Rippling with blackcurrant and cassis, the wine is wreathed in cedar, tobacco, and earthy undertones. On the palate, dense fruit and toast meld with a hint of spice—classic left-bank elegance with that savory Médoc streak.
 

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with refined tannins and vibrant acidity. A balanced structure makes it satisfying now, while promising graceful evolution over the next 5–10 years.
 

Winemaking Notes
The estate cultivates a blend of vines: roughly 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Fermentation occurs in hidden concrete vats, followed by aging—with about 25% in new French oak barrels.
 

Food Pairing
Perfectly paired with robust fare: beef steaks, roast lamb, silverside, game, and dishes enveloped in rich, savory sauces.


Verdict
A solid Haut-Médoc “second wine” that mirrors the terroir and tradition of Château de Lamarque at a more accessible level—classic, savory, and beautifully balanced. Cheers!
— 3 months ago

Brooks Burgum

9.4

Very nice — 7 months ago

with Brett

Conrad Green

9.2

Dark and bridging. Some spice and bridging herbal notes. Gnarly fruit. Still quite dense. Serious stuff — 8 months ago

with Gregg and Rick

Phil Hatch

9.2

Another great fondue wine — 5 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.0

Best bottle I’ve had of this wine yet. Really fresh and juicy. — 7 years ago

Howard Greenfield

9.5

Thanks @Martin G Rivard . This was delicious!! — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2019 — 4 months ago

Phil Kessling

9.5

Still drinking great. Wine of the night for the Wine Budds and we had a baller lineup. — 6 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Mazf mazin carlos fdz — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.4

From mag. lemon, honey, great acidity. Punchy and powerful. Long — 7 months ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Lisa Gorby

8.9

Easy to drink $10 JUNGLE JIM buy again — 2 years ago

Kevin Blix

9.1

Great complex flavor — 6 years ago

Aaron Hamrock

9.8

Another lovely wine that is made to last a long time. Lovely tasting and great time with Mr. Fairchild today. — 7 years ago

Victor Charcan

8.9

The floral and elegant side of Garnacha. Fine raspberries, good acid, some funky note. Pleasant — 4 months ago

Alberto Cdm

9.4

Never a mistake 😃 — 7 months ago

Will Stanley

9.1

The 2016 Château Marquis d’Alesme hasn’t budged a bit since I last tasted it around four years ago. It remains a stoic, savoury Margaux with a herbaceous character and underlying inky, tangy fruit. It’s still quite shy, scarcely changing on the second night, and probably much too young still for enjoying.

Back goes the case with a big ‘do not touch’ stamp – probably for another four years.

May 2025 — 7 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

lovely intense Riesling fruit. A hint of oxidation. Slate, apple, sweet floral notes. Rounded with good weight in the mid palate. Defined and precise. Excellent. — 8 months ago

with Matt and Paul

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.4

Sourced from the Walla Walla Rocks District, this opens with Umami and nori tones that mingle with Mandarin orange rind, and guava puree tones that all dance in the glass. The palate is plush, showing off its silky texture. Layers of bright red fruits collide with minerals, charcuterie, citrus rind accents and stony undertones on the palate. Sinfully good in its youth, this beautiful wine will cellar well over the next decade. Drink 2020-2030- 94 — 5 years ago

Ned Gray Creed

9.4

I think this was my favorite of the evening. Lovely balance, pure, no barriers. — 7 years ago

with Brad

Andrea Vos-Rochefort

9.3

Unique white wine that is incredibly versatile in pairings and offers elegance, floral notes, and atypical meatiness that remains undeniably quaffable making this wine a delicious and improbable contradiction. — 7 years ago