Clos du Marquis - Saint-Julien 2019

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 15/07/2020

The 2019 Clos du Marquis is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc and 23% Merlot, harvested between the 21st of September and 9th of October. It is aging in French oak barriques, 50% new. The alcohol is 14.1% with a pH of 3.62 and an IPT of 79. Displaying a deep purple-black color, the nose is a little reticent to begin, but with just a little coaxing, it soon opens out to show off impressively flamboyant notes of blackberry preserves, baked plums and blackcurrant pastilles with suggestions of cinnamon toast, Darjeeling tea, licorice and camphor plus a hint of wilted roses. Medium to full-bodied, the palate layers in all of these exciting mineral sparks with with the energetic, fresh black fruits, supported by rock-solid, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and earthy. This a very polished and sophisticated Clos du Marquis!

WeinWisser

18 / 20

le 07/07/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

94 / 100

par Bettane & Desseauve le 03/07/2020

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Vinous

91-93 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 18/06/2020

The 2019 Clos du Marquis is a bold, luscious Saint-Julien with plenty of up-front appeal to match its mid-weight structure. Blackberry jam, chocolate, licorice, dark, spice and lavender add to a feeling of darkness. This easygoing Saint-Julien offers plenty of immediacy. The tannins are present, but they are also nicely enrobed by the fruit.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

par Roger Voss le 17/06/2020

The wine from a single vineyard within the Léoville Las Cases estate shows power with discretion. Its tannins and rich black currant fruits from Cabernet Sauvignon are solid, ripe and also stylish.That makes for a wine that will have balance between structure and fruit, concentration and openness. The wine is set for long aging. (June 2020)

Vinous

93-95 / 100

par Neal Martin le 16/06/2020

The 2019 Clos du Marquis was picked from 21 September to 9 October and matured in 50% new oak. It has a deep and quite penetrating bouquet: blackberry, hoisin intermingling with cedar and light pencil shaving scents. It becomes noticeably richer with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins that frame the vivid blackberry and wild strawberry fruit laced with orange sorbet. There is a citric freshness towards the end of this accomplished Clos du Marquis. Excellent.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

par James Suckling le 04/06/2020

So bright and vivid with crushed blackcurrants, blackberries and some tar. Full-bodied and focused with lots of fruit, yet the tannins are tight and polished. Sweet tobacco and fresh mushrooms. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 23% merlot and 7% cabernet franc.

Yvesbeck.wine

94-96 / 100

par Yves Beck le 20/05/2020

Pourpre violacé. Bouquet en retrait mais très filigrane et précis. Notes de mûres et de menthe poivrée. En bouche le vin affiche un caractère friand et dense. Il a du charme et une puissance bien mesurée par la structure qui confère de la race. Les tannins sont soyeux et bien enrobés et leur ampleur se révèle en fin de bouche. Un vin précis et puissant et fin. Que d’ambitions. (Mai 2020)