Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Marquis
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot (Bordeaux blend)
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested; traditional fermentation; matured ~16–18 months in French oak (c.50% new) before bottling.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated Saint‑Julien with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite and tobacco; silky, polished tannins with mineral and licorice notes and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef, venison, mature hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, soy‑glazed short ribs, miso aubergine.
Vineyard Info:
 
Second wine of Château Léoville‑Las Cases (Domaines Delon). Clos du Marquis dates to 1902 and sits on prime Saint‑Julien gravelly terroir near Léoville plots.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Selected scores for 2005: Wine Spectator 93, James Suckling 92, Jeb Dunnuck 92, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; widely praised for concentration and aging potential