Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Clos Marquis |
Label Name: | St Julien |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 3000ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 27%, Cabernet Franc 1% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94, Wine Enthusiast 94 (Cellar Selection), Jeb Dunnuck 94, Wine Advocate 93, Wine Spectator 93, Vinous 91-93, Decanter 90
Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with violets, Indian spice, cigar-box and tobacco. Medium–full body, bright freshness, firm fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-laced finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, beef fillet with mushrooms, lamb, venison, duck breast. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised short ribs, spicy Szechuan beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in wooden vats, stainless steel and cement; 15–25 day maceration; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈55% new).
Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Léoville Las Cases (Domaines Delon). Clos du Marquis dates to 1902; since 2007 sourced from separate Saint‑Julien parcels, showing classic gravelly soils and aging potential.