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%
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Decanter review notes and technical details