"Thrilling notes of crème de cassis, violet, and blueberry introduce the 2022 Alcée, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple wine that's firm and youthfully tannic on the finish. It will likely blossom with élevage.
89 - 91+ points."
Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate, (April 2023)

"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)

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.