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 top-tier Clos du Marquis. Well-rounded, creamy on the palate, and incredibly smooth. It easily rivals many classified growths! ~ La RVF”
“On the nose, a captivating, playful fruitiness with rich yet delicate red berries that feels like sinking into a velvet sofa. A magical blend of aromas, ranging from ripe fruit to the sap-filled freshness of plants after the rain, with hints of freshly cut flowers. A divine palate of perfectly ripe fruit, carried by a savory structure that makes you want to take another sip. A real treat!” (Le Figaro 2023) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected)
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Eye
A very deep color, almost black
Nose
Rich and intense, with notes of ripe black fruit, cherry, plum, violet, and graphite, along with a hint of spice and toast
Palate
Beautiful depth and richness, with concentration, density, juiciness, and plenty of elegance
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a grilled rib of beef, a lamb stew, or a farmhouse Saint-Nectaire...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2024 guide) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
This vintage has produced a truly magnificent Clos du Marquis, made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. A Saint-Julien of remarkable intensity from start to finish: a dense, even very dense, color verging on black; a rich nose of ripe black fruits, brandy-soaked cherries, smoke, and mocha; the palate is in perfect harmony, full-bodied, powerful, with lively tannins and a freshness that makes all the difference on the finish. Power, certainly, plenty of it, but also elegance, plenty of that too, and savory depth. 2030–2040
About the estate:
Often regarded as Léoville Las Cases’ second wine, Clos du Marquis—established in 1902—is in fact a wine in its own right. Its vineyard, planted on a very uniform Mindel gravel terroir, is located northwest of the village of Saint-Julien, while the main vineyard lies to the 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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The most recent vintages will age exceptionally well, as exemplified by the 2020—a wine of splendid radiance and brilliance in its fruit—a Clos du Marquis of the very highest caliber. A well-rounded wine, creamy on the palate and incredibly smooth. A Clos that easily rivals many classified growths.
About the estate:
Long regarded as the second wine of Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis is now a cru in its own right, produced from a selection of dedicated plots located at the heart of the classified growths’ appellation: it benefits from the full attention and expertise of the Las Cases team. It’s no surprise that its quality rivals that of a third grand cru classé, and what’s more, it offers impeccable consistency. A truly excellent value.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of blackcurrant, crushed stone, and minerals. Hints of graphite as well. Medium-bodied, very refined and elegant. Pencil lead. Very well-integrated. Needs time to open up and reveal its true character. Soft 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 the wine:
On the nose, a captivating, playful fruitiness with rich yet delicate red berries, evoking the sensation of sinking into a velvet sofa. A magical blend of aromas, ranging from ripe fruit to the sap-filled freshness of plants after the rain, with notes of freshly cut flowers. A divine palate of perfectly ripe fruit, supported by a savory structure that makes you want to take another sip. A real treat! 2026–2046
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94-95/100
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by YANNIC L. Posted on 12/27/2025
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