This has aromas of graphite, blackcurrants, blackberries, walnuts and mint chocolate. It's focused and full-bodied with a frame of polished, firm tannins. All wonderfully integrated and persistent. Firm and fine.

This wine has a definite firm structure with its initial dry tannins. Slowly the black fruits seep through to promise balance, richness in structure and fruits for the future.

Frankly ripe, this extroverted version brims with warmed boysenberry, acai and blackberry puree supported by singed sandalwood, black tea and violet notes along the way. Broad, velvety finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

The 2020 Marquis de Terme has a much more classical, sophisticated bouquet compared to the Marquis d'Alesme. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and delineated with plush black fruit and a healthy dash of white pepper, cohesive and potent on the finish. There is quite a lot of concentration here, but it manages to deliver requisite finesse and confirms my views just after bottling that this is a great Margaux.