Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien AOC

The name of Clos du Marquis, created in 1902, was inspired by the Petit Clos adjacent to the Château de Léoville, residence of the Marquis de Las Cases. The Clos du Marquis is produced from top terroirs of the Saint-Julien Appellation that were not exclusively part of the old Domaine de Léoville cadastre. These terroirs are located slightly to the west and are surrounded by prestigious Classified Growths, particularly Seconds Crus Classés of Saint-Julien and Pauillac : Léoville Poyferré, Léoville Barton, Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande… The Clos du Marquis offers a fine expression of the Saint-Julien character : structure, complexity, harmony, distinction and ageing potential.

2011 is the second hottest vintage of the decade after 2003!
It will be remembered for the exceptionally hot and dry spring that meant a very early flowering.
The final maturity levels were very good, particularly for the phenological potential in the Cabernet Francs.

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VARIETALS
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2011

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Total Acidity 3.97
pH 3.45

APPEARANCE
Inky black cherry with black core.

NOSE
The nose is bright and floral and expresses a delicate bouquet of red and black fruits, cassis, flowers and herbs.

PALATE
On tasting, the texture is ample, with fine fruit fragrance, lovely elegance, great length with finesse in the tannins to the very end. A supple and charming Clos du Marquis.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Perfect to accompany red meat, grilled or in sauce, game or lamb.
It’s advisable to decant the wine 1 hour before tasting it.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now and over the next 6-8 years.

RATINGS

92pts

91pts

90pts

3.9

Additional information

Vintage	2011
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Clos du Marquis
Style	Dry
Types	Red