Clos Marsalette Rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2019

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/15/2020

The 2019 Clos Marsalette has a deep garnet-purple color, revealing notes of crushed red and black currants, candied violets and pencil shavings on the nose, followed by hints of garrigue, tilled soil and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is delicately played with loads of fragrant earth accents to the red and black fruit flavors, framed by grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing savory.

WeinWisser

17,5 / 20

the7/7/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

90-91 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe7/3/2020

15-15,5

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/18/2020

The 2019 Clos Marsalette is a muscular wine. A blast of dark cherry, plum, gravel. Smoke, licorice, spice and wild flowers make a strong opening statement. I especially admire how the 2019 builds over time. This is a decidedly virile style, though a measure of patience will likely be required.

Vinous

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/16/2020

The 2019 Clos Marsalette was picked from 20 September to 5 October at 54hl/ha and matured in 35% new oak. It has a generous, slightly gamey bouquet with opulent red fruit, hints of brown spices developing with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins. Good weight and density here, though it would have benefitted from more brightness and vivacity on the finish. This year I might just prefer the white version.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/10/2020

Black, red and blue fruit, smoke and spice create the nose. Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh and vibrant, with supple tannins, silky textures, freshness and polished sweet fruits in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 91-93 Pts

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/4/2020

This shows ripeness and intensity with chocolate, spice and walnut character. It's full-bodied with round, juicy tannins. Wet-earth and mushroom undertones.