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Clos du Marquis 2015

St Julien, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Clos du Marquis gives up expressive notes of warm mulberries, kirsch and blackberry pie with touches of sandalwood, potpourri, anise and charcuterie. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a great core of rich, spicy fruit framed by plush tannins and finishing with an invigorating lift.

Score: 93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2033 Date: 27 April 2018

Made by the team behind Leoville Lascases, Clos du Marquis is a separate parcel of vines on the opposite side of the road, on different soil structure than its more famous big brother. Clos du Marquis has a big following of its own given that quality is often better than many Classed Growths, and with the introduction of a new second wine La Petite Marquise (15-20% of the crop), Clos du Marquis is poised to gain in weight and quality. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, from vines averaging 30 years of age. Floral and impressive on the nose with a beautiful mouthfeel and good depth of well-integrated black currants and liquorice. A big step up in quality this year.

Score: 92 - 94 Albany Vintners, - Date: 27 April 2016

The 2015 Le Clos du Marquis emerges exclusively from 30+ year-old vines on the property. Lavender, violet, plum, crème de cassis, spice and menthol meld together in a deep, beautifully layered Saint-Julien built on spherical texture and juiciness. Silky tannins give the 2015 its up-front, racy personality, while sweet floral notes add aromatic lift on the finish. This is a very pretty and complete wine. Tasted two times.

Score: 90 - 93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016

66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Very dark crimson. Very fragrant and much more concentrated and rich than Petite Marquise. Cool and fresh. Really very sophisticated. Bravo! Compete and sappy. 13.8%

Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2023-2035 Date: 01 April 2016

Very fine Clos du Marquis and very pure. The cabernet sauvignon really comes through here with extremely pretty tannins and a mineral, dark fruit aftertaste. Clear and precise. Refined.

Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 Clos du Marquis is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc cropped at 39 hl/ha between 22 September and 9 October, a total of 15 days of picking. Matured in 50% new oak, it has a pure and harmonious bouquet with blackberry, sous-bois and subtle tobacco aromas that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin in the mouth, a keen line of acidity, fine precision here with a mineral-rich finish that exudes terroir expression. This is a great Clos du Marquis from Jean-Hubert Delon and his team, a Clos du Marquis with swagger.

Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2040 Date: 01 April 2016

Gorgeous, with anise, plum, blackberry and sweet tobacco notes already melded together seamlessly. Fleshy and inviting through the finish, with long, velvety tannins that are the hallmark of 2015. This is a delicious wine in the making.

Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2016