Clos Marsalette Rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2015

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byJane Ansonthe5/2/2016

Pure dark fruit with rich acidity. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc on gravel soils – organic. Has potential but closed now. 50% new oak. Part owned by Stephan von Neipperg (Canon-la-Gaffelière).
2023-2033

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Smoke, coffee bean, cigar box and dark, red fruits shape a silky, polished, sweet, fresh, tobacco-singed wine with real character and selling for a song.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Clos Marsalette (Rouge) is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked between September 21 and October 5 at 42 hectoliters per hectare. Matured in 40% new oak barrels, it has a correct, tightly wound bouquet, blackcurrant with just a touch of wilted violet. I like the definition here, but it is holding its breath in at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin. You could almost slip this down the throat now: silky smooth, just a light grip with fine tannin on the finish. It has an easy-drinking sensibility, though that does not mean it was not thoughtfully crafted. Enjoy this Pessac-Léognan over 5-7 years. Drink 2017-2024

Bettane & Desseauve

16 / 20

the4/28/2016

Fruits noirs confiturés, corps large, tannins ronds, de la générosité, du volume avec une certaine ampleur. Superbe échantillon, texture ample et dense, mais sans excès, grande longueur et grande classe. On vérifiera en bouteille.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Clos Marsalette, Stephan von Neipperg's Pessac-Léognan, is a rich, ample wine. Broad, generous and inviting, the Clos Marsalette is endowed with serious depth. Dark red cherry, plum, spice, leather and cedar flesh out in the glass. In 2015, the Clos Marsalette is especially big. It also has the potential to be a serious overachiever. Tasted two times.

Jancis Robinson

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byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

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Niepperg sample taken today! Very dark crimson. Almost rudely fruity on the nose! Very opulent indeed. Some inkiness on the finish. It's tempting to describe it as a right bank Graves so plush and velvety is it. Maybe it could do with just a little more freshness?

Drink 2024-2037

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Intensives Bouquet mit einem Hauch Amarenakirschen, dunkles Malz, er hat ein Hauch von einer gewissen Überreife im Ansatz. Im Gaumen Black Currant und viel Lakritze, eine gewisse, noble Bitterkeit die an einen kalten Schwarztee erinnert. Diese feine Bitterkeit muss er noch raus schaffen. Die Anlagen sind aber gut. 17/20 2023 – 2038

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Bright, with damson plum and bitter cherry notes laced with a subtle sanguine edge. Shows a light juniper shading to the finish. Refined in feel.—J.M.