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%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented in wooden vats, stainless steel and cement; 15–25 day maceration; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈55% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 94, Wine Enthusiast 94 (Cellar Selection), Jeb Dunnuck 94, Wine Advocate 93, Wine Spectator 93, Vinous 91-93, Decanter 90