Clos Marsalette Rouge - Pessac-Léognan 2023

Vinous

88

par Neal Martin le 01/02/2026

The 2023 Clos Marsalette has a light nose with brambly red fruit, undergrowth and touches of white pepper that just require a little more vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, but it misses some body in the middle, too light on the finish where you want it to make more of an impression. Tasty but not long-term.

Jamessuckling.com

93

par James Suckling le 27/01/2026

A fresh nose with a touch of minerals to the brioche and some ripe quince and lemon curd. Good energy and acidity on the palate, showing medium body and generous fruit. Lightly phenolic with a bright finish. A blend of 56% sauvignon blanc and 44% semillon. Drink now.

My Bettane + Desseauve

90-91

par Bettane & Desseauve le 15/05/2024

Bouche veloutée déjà bien en place avec de l’équilibre entre la densité et la fraîcheur.

Yvesbeck.wine

92-93

par Yves Beck le 14/05/2024

Das Bouquet von Clos Marsalette ist von Anfang an sehr frisch. Diese Frische ist auch am Gaumen vorhanden. Der Wein ist mundwassernd und verfügt über Kraft bzw. Tannine, die ein zuverlässiges Rückgrat bilden. Ein harmonischer Wein mit einem fruchtigen und saftigen Finale.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94

par Jeb Dunnuck le 13/05/2024

A blend of close to equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc (there's a splash of Sauvignon), the 2023 Clos Marsalette sports a deep ruby hue and reveals a beautiful nose of ripe raspberry and cassis fruit as well as ripe tobacco and smoky, earthy nuances. It's medium-bodied, balanced, has a good sense of elegance, and remarkable purity.

The Wine Independent

90-92

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 07/05/2024

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Clos Marsalette Rouge slips out of the glass with easy-going scents of juicy ripe blueberries, mulberries, and iris with touches of anise, fertile loam, and cumin seed. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and light on its feet, with satiny tannins and a lively backbone, finishing on a spicy note. The blend is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

par Jeff Leve le 06/05/2024

Tobacco, blackberries, and barbecue smoke open the nose. Medium-bodied, forward, soft, ripe, and accessible, the wine is sweet, round, and fruity. The wine blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2036. 90-92 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

par Jane Anson le 06/05/2024

Beautiful rich plum in colour; vibrant and enticing. Enjoyable on the palate also, huge amounts of pummice stone tannins that give grip and tension, and hold the creamy black fruits in place. Tannic frame is highly charged, but there is pep and cheer from this Neipperg estate in Pessac Léognan.

Vinous

90-92

par Antonio Galloni le 30/04/2024

The 2023 Clos Marsalette is terrific. I especially admire its aromatic energy and vibrancy. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice and new leather all meld together in an understated Clos Marsalette that is all class. This is beautifully done.

Vinous

88-90

par Neal Martin le 29/04/2024

The 2023 Clos Marsalette was picked from September 12 to 22 at 45hL/ha. This has a fresh, marine-influenced bouquet, with touches of oyster shell infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy opening and a granular texture. The soft, slightly tart finish pulls up a bit short, but it has a sense of charm.

Falstaff

92

par Peter Moser le 29/04/2024

Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle ochre rim. Ripe plum fruit, nuances of fine oak and nougat, candied orange zest. Medium body, fine red berryish fruit, fresh struc- ture, ripe tannins, subtle fruitiness, elegant and animating, a multi-faceted food wine.

Alexandre Ma

91-93

par Alexandre Ma le 28/04/2024

Wine Advocate

90-92

par Yohan Castaing le 26/04/2024

The 2023 Clos Marsalette, a blend of 43% Merlot, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc matured for 25% in new oak, exhales a delicate, fruity bouquet of dark berries, cherries, violets and spices. Moderately weighted and elegant, it’s fleshy and dynamic with good depth of fruit, supple tannins and a long, elegant finish. This is a real success in Von Neipperg’s range.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

par James Suckling le 25/04/2024

A fresh and tangy young wine with medium body, fine tannins and a bright finish. 55% cabernet sauvignon, 43% merlot and 2% cabernet franc.

Vertdevin

92-93

par Jonathan Chicheportiche le 24/04/2024