'There is so much to like about Clos de Marquis in 2018, but it will need time in bottle. Best of all, it should be a solid value.'
The purple-fruit and black-olive character with violet undertones is wonderful here. Full-bodied, yet reserved and intense. Finesse. Graphite and minerality. Layered.
95 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
The 2018 Clos du Marquis is a powerful, heady Saint-Julien. Smoke, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, iron, scorched earth and gravel all run through this potent, virile Saint-Julien. In 2018, Clos du Marquis is especially tannic. There is so much to like about Clos de Marquis in 2018, but it will need time in bottle. Best of all, it should be a solid value. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Tasted two times.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | St. Julien |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Vintage | 2018 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 95 |