Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien 2020
96/100
RVF
95/100
James Suckling
95/100
Le Figaro
94-95/100
Terre de Vins
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"A Clos du Marquis of the highest caliber. Very well-rounded, creamy on the palate, and devilishly smooth. It easily rivals many classified growths! ~ La RVF"
"On the nose, a captivating, mischievous fruitiness, with rich yet delicate red fruits, giving the sensation of sinking into a velvet sofa. A magical blend of aromas, from ripe fruit to the freshness of plants after the rain, via freshly cut flowers. A divine palate of perfectly ripe fruit, carried by a savory structure that makes you want to come back for more. A real treat!" (Le Figaro 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Very dense color tending towards black
Nose
Rich and intense with ripe black fruits, cherry, plum, violet, graphite, and a hint of spice and toast.
Mouth
Beautiful depth and richness, with concentration, density, juiciness, and great elegance.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled rib of beef, lamb navarin, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rating (2024 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
This vintage produced a beautiful Clos du Marquis, made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. A Saint-Julien of remarkable intensity from start to finish: dense, even very dense color, tending towards black; a rich nose of ripe black fruits, cherry brandy, smoke, and mocha; the palate is in harmony, full-bodied, powerful, with active tannins and a freshness that makes all the difference on the finish. Powerful, certainly, very powerful even, but also elegant, very elegant too, and full of flavor. 2030-2040
About the estate:
Often considered the second wine of Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis, created in 1902, is in fact a wine in its own right. Its vineyard, planted on very homogeneous Mindel gravel soil, is located northwest of the village of Saint-Julien, while the grand clos is located northeast.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
The latest vintages will go a long way, like the splendid 2020 with its bright, brilliant fruit, a Clos du Marquis of the highest caliber. A very complete wine, creamy on the palate and devilishly smooth. A Clos that easily rivals many classified growths.
About the estate:
Long considered the second wine of Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis is now a wine in its own right, produced from a selection of dedicated plots located in the heart of the classified growths area: it benefits from all the attention and expertise of the Las Cases team. It is no surprise that its quality is on a par with a third growth, with impeccable consistency to boot. A very good deal indeed.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Aromas of blackcurrant, crushed stone, and minerals. Graphite too. Medium-bodied, very refined and elegant. Pencil lead. Very well integrated. Needs time to open up and reveal its true character. Sweet tobacco on the finish. 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 33% Merlot. Best after 2028.
About the estate:
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
About wine:
On the nose, a captivating, playful fruitiness with rich yet delicate red berries, giving the sensation of sinking into a velvet sofa. A magical blend of aromas, from ripe fruit to the freshness of plants after the rain, to freshly cut flowers. A divine palate of perfectly ripe fruit, carried by a savory structure that makes you want to come back for more. A real treat! 2026-2046
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94-95/100
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