Nicolas Thienpont acquired 3 hectares in the Côtes de Castillon AC in July 2011, beside Château Monbadon. The vines are located on the top of the limestone plateau, with a rocky outcrop beneath the red clay. In January 2014, the vineyard grew to 6 hectares with new parcels from neighboring St-Philippe-d’Aiguilhe, on a limestone plateau alternating between compact clay and very shallow soils on the fringes.

"Dark berries with blackberry and brambleberry character, as well as dusty tannins. Crunchy. Medium body. Fine tannins. Salty. Pure merlot.
92 - 93 points."
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, (April 2023)

"The tannins here are very present from the first moment, you feel their power but they are tempered by a juicy, vertical feel through the palate, and a ton of concentrated black cherry and damson fruit. 25% new oak for ageing alongside larger 400l oak casks. Tasted twice, good quality and one to look out for. No Cabernet Franc in the blend this year becuse they are young vines and they suffered in the drought, with an overall yield of just 22hl/h yield. 3ha estate owned by Nicolas Thienpont since 2011, Nicolas and Cyrile Thienpont winemakers, Julien Lavenu consultant. Drink to 2032"
92 points. Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux (April 2023)

"Meeting all my expectations since the en primeur tasting, the 2022 Alcée is a real success this year. Revealing a dense, vibrant bouquet of cassis, lilac, spices and mulberries intertwined with delicate pencil lead notes, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and structured with a fleshy, seamless core of fruit, dense tannins that should mellow with one to two years in bottle and conclude with a long, mineral and floral finish. Among all the wines from Nicolas Thienpont, this is my favorite. Drink to 2035."
91 points. Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate (March 2025)