Clos Marsalette Blanc - Pessac-Léognan 2022

Decanter.com

87 / 100

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Grassy, elderflower, ripe and crisp green apples and lots of pear drops - really quite fragrant in that sense, banana, quince, very exotic and tropical on the nose. Quite tropical on the palate too, a richness in the weight and density, a little bit light save for the shot of lemon in the middle. Needs some time really. Lacks a bit of vibrancy but what’s there is well worked. 25% New oak barrels.

The Wine Independent

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/18/2023

The 2022 Clos Marsalette Blanc is made up of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon. It is aging in 25% new oak. It skips out with cheery notes of fresh yellow apples and juicy pears with underlying hints of allspice, white pepper, and chalk dust. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is bright and refreshing with a chalky finish.

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Clos Marsalette Blanc was picked on 14 and 15 September at 45hL/ha and matured in 25% new oak. It has a pretty, aromatic bouquet with white peach, apricot and guava touches emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with wild peach and grapefruit. There's a fine balance with a lively finish. This is a delicious white that will be difficult to resist.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

87 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

Bright, intense, rich and silky, needs lift. Sweet shots of intense pink grapefruit and citrus, with edges of candyfloss. Sand-gravel soils that were challenging in the vintage, and here the white harvest was September 14 to 15 due to vines blocking in the heat. 45hl/h yield, 25% new oak.

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe5/15/2023

Yvesbeck.wine

91-93 / 100

byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

Que d'intensité dans ce bouquet marqué par des nuances florales et des zestes d'agrumes. En bouche le vin est crémeux, friand. Il se distingue par sa finale saline et persistante. Un vin sapide et appétant.

Bettane & Desseauve

90 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Nez parfumé (fleurs blanches suaves, agrumes, ananas, silex), bouche ronde et charnue, avec de la minéralité et de la fraîcheur. On aurait aimé plus de vivacité mais s'il a tout de même de la sapidité.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-92 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/10/2023

The 2022 Clos Marsalette Blanc checks in as a blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon. A riper, round, textured, medium to full-bodied white, it has ample honeyed peach and citrus fruits, some spice and tropical flower notes, good overall balance, and a clean, dry finish. It’s geared for the dinner table.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

White peach, flowers, pears, orange marmalade, white flowers, and banana from the nose. On the palate, the wine is fruity, creamy, forward, and sweet with hints of tropical notes in the finish. The wine blends 55% Sauvignon Blanc with 45% Semillon. Drink from 2024-2028.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Lots of dried apple, peach and apricot aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied with bright acidity and a crunchy finish.