Clos Marsalette Blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2020

Located in Martillac, in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, Clos Marsalette is jointly owned by Count Stephan von Neipperg and Didier Miqueu.

This vineyard sits magnificently on gravelly rises deposited aeons ago by the Garonne. Offering a great diversity the subsoil is composed of marine sediment from the Miocene and Pliocene epochs (5 to 15 million years ago) in the form of shelly sand with a bit of clay, fawn-coloured sand, and multi-coloured clay.

Clos Marsalette's vineyard which covers an area of 12,30 hectares (for the red wine) plus 1,30 hectares (for the white wine) is also looked after expertly in order to produce a wine reflecting the typicity of this Terroir.

Key Points
- Very small production
- A good quality and well rated wine

Area under vine
1.30 ha

Terroir
Gravel

Average age of the vines
20 years

Harvesting
By hand,into small crates to avoid bruising. Sorting before and after destemming. No crushing. The grapes arrive on a conveyor belt.

Yield
26.5 hl/ha

Fermentation
In temperature-controlled stainless steel vats

Malolactic fermentation and ageing
In oak barrels (30% new) and stainless steel vats on fine lees, for 6 to 9 month

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2023

This has a distinctive white nectarine, bitter orange and bitter almond profile, with a rounded and juicy feel laced with a yuzu thread. An intriguing wine. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027. 430 cases made, 60 cases imported.

Jeb DUNNUCK

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/30/2023

The 2020 Clos Marsalette Blanc is a richer, concentrated, medium to full-bodied white with tons to love. Honeyed grapefruit, pineapple, and some toasty, chalky notes all emerge on the nose, and it has the balance, freshness, and concentration to shine for 5-7 years, if not longer.

The Wine Cellar Insider

byJeff Levethe3/22/2023

Flowers, vanilla, orange rind, white peach, and pineapple create the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, creamy and fruity with a lush, sweet, yellow citrus finish. Drink from 2023- 2033.

Vinous

byAntonio Gallonithe2/24/2023

The 2020 Clos Marsalette Blanc is bright and focused, with lovely depth and fine balance. Tangerine peel, chamomile, apricot and light tropical overtones all grace this 60% Sauvignon Blanc/40% Sémillon blend. This is an unusually deep, textured white, with an almost phenolic quality, the result of frosts that lowered production dramatically and a decision to also press a bit harder. This is far from an easygoing white. Drink it at the dinner table.

Vinous

byNeal Martinthe2/15/2023

The 2020 Clos Marsalette Blanc was tasted twice, I felt the first bottle, poured at the château, was out of shape. The second is fresher on the nose with crisp Granny Smith apples, pear and hints of orange blossom. The palate is well-balanced with a fine thread of acidity. Not complex and maybe just missing a bit of nuance on the finish. However, there is fine weight here, and it should drink well for 8-10 years.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe3/14/2022

Plenty of fresh fruit with lychee and white-pineapple character. Medium body. Attractive, dense center palate.

Vinous

88-90

byAntonio Gallonithe6/1/2021

The 2020 Clos Marsalette Blanc is an attractive, charming white that nicely balances the richness of the vintage with a good bit of energy to keep things in check. Lemon confit, white flowers, marzipan, spice and a touch of oak all meld together effortlessly. This suave, open-knit dry white is a delight to taste today. It will drink well upon release.

Vinous

88-90

byNeal Martinthe5/27/2021

The 2020 Clos Marsalette has a seductive nose with background scents of tropical fruit (guava, pineapple) and apricot, well defined and neatly integrated with the oak. The palate is balanced with a dab of sour lemon on the entry and moderate weight. More saline than anticipated given the growing season, leading to a bright, zesty finish. Enjoy this over the next 7–10 years.

Anthocyanes

88-90

byYohan Castaingthe5/11/2021

Joli nez de poire Williams, de fleurs de printemps, un peu verveine citronnée pour un bouquet frais et délicat. Bouche charnue, ronde, très poire avec une réelle fraicheur. Le boisé ressort légèrement en finale. Vin de plaisir.

Falstaff

91-93

byPeter Moserthe5/10/2021

Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe. Mit einem Hauch von Vanille unterlegte feine gelbe Tropenfrucht, zart nach Mango, etwas Ananas und Blütenhonig. Mittlerer Körper, saftig, frischer gelber Apfel, finessenreich strukturiert, ausgewogen, salziger Nach- hall, bereits gut antrinkbar.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Blanc
Cépages	Sauvignon Blanc 60 % Sémillon 40 %
Appellation	Pessac-Léognan
Millesime	2020
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Blanc

Cépages

Sauvignon Blanc 60 %
Sémillon 40 %

Appellation

Pessac-Léognan

Millesime

2020

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

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