Clos Marsalette Rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2016

Wein Wisser

17 / 20

the5/22/2017

53 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 % Merlot, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 35 % neue Barriques, 14 ha, ca. 65.000 Flaschen. Purpur mit satter Mitte und violettem Rand. Duftige Waldbeere und dunkles Edelholz, dahinter Kirschtabak undHeidelbeerdrops. Am molligen und saftigen Gaumen mit viel schwarzer Johannisbeere im Nachhall, auf schwarzen Pfeffer endend. Best Buy aus Pessac–Léognan!

Bettane & Desseauve

91 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Bien dans son style charmeur ce Marsalette 2016 offre un nez puissant, riche et complexe, un grand fruit mûr, des touches épicées, une bouche volumineuse, avec du fruit, des tannins serrés à grande maturité, de la suite et un bon équilibre. Très flatteur.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Clos Marsalette, the Pessac-Léognan property of Comte Stephan von Neipperg, is a blend of 45% Merlot, 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 4-18 October and matured in 35% new oak. It has a clean and precise bouquet with blackberry and bilberry scents, a fine undercurrent of minerals. I like the elegance on display here. The palate is medium-bodied with mulberry and blackberry on the entry, a touch of black olive and quite a saline second half that is both fresh and detailed. This should drink well over the next decade. It's just a delicious wine--no more, no less.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Smoke, dark cherry and tobacco notes create the bouquet. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, fresh, supple, and forward, with a dark cherry and espresso filled finish. The wine was made from a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc .

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(53 Cabernet Sauvignon, 45 Merlot, 2 Cabernet Franc) | 35% new oak | 40 hl/ha. Very enticing and very fruit-forward on the nose, this is a floral, minty, rose petal-scented wine with lovely texture and a neat, dry finish. The oak is perfectly judged and this allows the fruit to show off its best attributes. It’s a fine example of very sensitive winemaking. 17.5

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Lively, floral and round and very fresh. Very rewarding. Lots of freshness.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

A bright sanguine note gives this a distinctive feel, while racy cassis and bitter cherry fruit fills in behind. Offers a long singed juniper note through the finish. A bit atypical in profile for Pessac, but the focus and energy is enjoyable.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

A wine with lots of deep fruit, round and juicy tannins and a savory finish. Very driven by the fruit for the appellation this year.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/3/2017

As ever with Neippereg this is perfectly dressed, with great fruit selection and presentation, ready for a close up. Oak toast is evident but well balanced by some attractive black cherry, raspberry coulis and charcoal mid-palate. A very good wine.

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/1/2017

The 2016 Clos Marsalette is dark, powerful and juicy. The flavors are deep and boldly sketched in this fleshy, succulent Pessac Léognan from Stephan von Neipperg. Black cherry, plum, slate, violet and licorice infuse the creamy, resonant finish. It will be interesting to see if the 2016 develops more aromatic nuance over time. At this stage, it’s all about dense, almost primary, fruit. Tasted three times.