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Clos du Marquis 2009

St Julien, Second wine

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Now positioned as a totally separate vineyard and a real clos (enclosed walled vineyard), this blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from Jean-Hubert Delon is a beauty. Creme de cassis notes intermixed with some vanillin, crushed rock and spring flowers jump from the glass. Full-bodied and powerful (nearly 14% natural alcohol), this is a generously endowed, rich wine that was first made in 1902. The 2009 should drink well for 20-25 years. Readers need to think of it as a true classified growth, although technically it is not.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2037 01 March 2012

Clos du Marquis is being positioned by Jean-Hubert Delon as a separate single vineyard wine rather than Leoville Las Cases’ second wine. The logic is simple. It has come from the same vineyard for over twenty years, and is not a true second wine in the sense that it is not made from Las Cases’ discarded cuvees. The 2009 Clos du Marquis (70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) came in at 13.75% alcohol. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple hue along with sweet notes of creme de cassis, great purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and terrific texture as well as length. It should evolve for 20-25 years. (Tasted once.)

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-35 01 April 2010

Aromas of blueberries, with hints of earth and grilled meat, follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a tangy, fresh finish. Lovely citrus rind undertones. From Leoville Las Cases. Try after 2016.

Score: 93

James Suckling, - Maturity: 2016+ 15 February 2012

Raspberry and wild currant on the nose. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long, pretty finish. Plenty of currant and mineral character. Builds on the finish. Tannic.

Score: 89 - 92

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2010

Too much Merlot in here, he says. Very deep crimson. Hint of smoked meat on the nose. Not as immediately charming as the Petit Lion on the nose though very sweet and Merlot on the palate. A little dry on the finish. Neither fish now fowl?

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2029 07 April 2010

Owned by the Delons of Lascases, Clos du Marquis is not the second wine but a separate terroir in its own right, surrounded by those of Pichon Lalande, Leoville Poyferre, Leoville Barton, Lagrange and Talbot. Consistently Classed Growth quality. The 2009 is even crimson in colour, with a seductive nose with big red cherries and woodchip. In the mouth, it is fresh and vibrant with nice weight of currant fruit and cinnamon. Sweet, ripe and juicy with warm toast and a firm, dry, cedary finish.

Score: 90 - 92

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2010

Tasted at the château. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot with 7.6% vin de presse, delivering 13.75% alcohol and a pH of 3.70. The Clos du Marquis has a sexy, quite opulent and very pure bouquet with lascivious red-berried fruits, vanilla, blueberry and a touch of cedar. The palate has a seamless entry, very focused and beautifully balanced, glides across that palate, filigree tannins, sensuous and silky towards the finish. Very alluring, but perhaps just missing a little delineation and edginess towards the finish. Still, this Clos du Marquis is as impressive as usual. Tasted March 2010.

Score: 91 - 93

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 March 2010