Marsau - Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux 2016

On the right bank, the 2016 vintage proved especially favorable to clay soils.

In this specific context, Chateau Marsau, with its 12 hectares of deep clay planted exclusively to merlot, produced its best wine ever in 2016.

Patient winemaking conducted with very soft extractions made it for a brillant wine, with glorious fruit, fine and soft tanins, combining freshness, structure and ageing potential.

It is a very complete wine, a true highlight of these new bordeaux, made from appellations off the beaten track, which offer consommers a newer approach to Bordeaux.

A regular over performer, Marsau is a CVBG exclusive.

The Wine Independent

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe9/14/2022

The 2016 Marsau is 100% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet in color, it has a powerful nose of plum preserves, baked blackberries, and licorice with nuances of violets, black olives, and garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is concentrated, featuring ripe, rounded tannins and plenty of freshness to support the generous fruit, finishing on a lingering blueberry note.

Wine Spectator

byJames Molesworththe2/5/2019

Very solid, offering a core of steeped black currant and blackberry confiture notes liberally lined with anise edges and backed by a racy, chalky spine for balance. Approachable, but a few years of cellaring will work too. Best from 2021 through 2027. 5,833 cases made. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

There’s a very bright and ripe array of dark berries and plums with an earthy edge, as well as nuances of sweetly fragrant black truffle. The palate has a very supple and fluid core of ripe dark plums with a very sleek, polished and compressed bed of tannins. Great depth and drive here through the finish. Mouthwatering, pure merlot. Try from 2023.

Vinifera

byJacques Perrinthe5/22/2017

C’est une très belle réussite pour la propriété ! De la profondeur au nez, sur des notes de fruits mûrs avec une note épicée. Au palais, il affiche une belle présence et une forme précise, sphérique, structurée par un tanin fin et fruité. La finale, d’une belle persistance, n’est pas en reste et, à l’instar d’autres belles réussites dans la région, ce vin marque un tournant dans l’histoire de la propriété. Priorité d’achat pour les amateurs d’excellence, y compris en terme de rapport prix/plaisir !

Bettane & Desseauve

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Charnu, truffé et finement épicé, long et mûr, beau style profond.

Wine Advocate

87-89

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Marsau, which is pure Merlot picked 7-15 October, undergoes a soft extraction and now tends to be blended earlier during the élevage. It has a lovely nose of brambly black fruit, lively and well defined with a pastille-like purity, a second bottle showing a touch of camphor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tightly wound blackberry and raspberry fruit with a light, slightly linear finish. I probably like the 2015 better last year but it is still a well made Francs Côtes de Bordeaux that belongs to the Chadronnier family, owners of Bordeaux merchant CVBG.

Vinous

85-88

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 Marsau packs a serious punch. Firm and muscular in its first impression, the 2016 offers notable intensity in its dark fruit. There is an element of austerity in the tannin that needs to soften. Otherwise, this is a solid showing.

Jancis Robinson

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

Chardonnier family with Mathieu's wife taking special responsibility. Michel Rolland consults. 100% Merlot. Very dark crimson. Very fresh and quite dry and austere on the end. Not luscious! A bit tough and hard work. For masochists?

Wine Enthusiast

88-90

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. This wine is richly spicy and refreshingly juicy. Fine tannins give the wine its structure while leaving the beautiful fruit right up front. This will be ready from 2025.

Wine Spectator

90-93

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

This sports a fleshy feel, with warm plum and cassis notes supported by a fresh chalky spine. Shows good energy through the finish. Sneakily long.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

This is a rich and dense Marsau and probably the best ever. Full body and a wonderful depth of fruit and chocolate. Love the texture and intensity. Shows sophistication.

Decanter.com

89-90

byJane Ansonthe4/3/2017

This is an extremely reliable Côtes wine from owner Mathieu Chardronnier that absolutely deserves to be recognised for its succulent fruit and restrained but confident extraction and balance. This is very good, emphasising what 2016 does so well with the reds. It is juicy and powerful but not excessive, making it an utterly drinkable wine. 89-90 points.

Information:	Details:
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Merlot 100 %
Appellation	Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux
Millesime	2016
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)

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Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Merlot 100 %

Appellation

Francs-Côtes de Bordeaux

Millesime

2016

Contenance

Bouteille (75 cl)

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