Clos du Marquis 2005

£89.00

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The name of Clos du Marquis, created in 1902, was inspired by the Petit Clos adjacent to the Château de Léoville, residence of the Marquis de Las Cases. Though now owned and produced by the Delon family, it is often referred to as the “second wine” of Leoville Las Cases, however, it is a separate cuvée made from vineyards that are entirely different. The 2005 is a lovely wine now approaching peak maturity and offers a wonderfully classic expression of Saint-Julien.

The Clos du Marquis 2005 is evolving into a little beauty. It has an opulent, downright sexy bouquet with macerated dark cherries, briary, mint interlaced with candied orange peel that is beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with sturdy tannin cloaked in spicy red fruit, hints of red peppercorns and graphite infusing the finish that fans out gloriously. Yet everything remains tightly controlled thanks to the tight rein on acidity. Cannot afford Léoville Las-Cases? Then you know where to come. 4 cases by 12 left. Price includes taxes and duties.

Drink 2017 - 2035

Appellation: St Julien

Old/New World: Old World

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Colour: Red

Style: Still

% ABV: 13.45%

Maturity: Ready to Drink

Sweetness: 1

Grape Variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot