Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Clos Marquis |
Label Name: | St Julien |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 1500ml |
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
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Decanter review notes and technical details
Tasting Note
Dark cassis, blackberry and plum with violet, cedar, cigar box and subtle menthol. Medium–full body, vibrant freshness, fine-grained yet firm tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, beef fillet with mushrooms, game, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), braised beef with soy, Cantonese roasted meats, Sichuan pepper beef.
Production Method
Fermented in a mix of wooden vats, stainless steel and cement with 15–25 day maceration; aged in French oak (≈25% new). Harvest Sept–Oct 2017.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Clos du Marquis (Domaines/Château Léoville Las Cases/Jean-Hubert Delon). Established early 20th century; vineyard ~4.5 ha in Saint-Julien; separate from Léoville Las Cases since 2007.