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Clos du Marquis St Julien 2017
Saint-Julien AOC
Lisa Perrotti-Brown describes 2017 as “all about finesse, perfume and aromatic intensity”. That suits the style of Léoville Las Cases second wine, Clos du Marquis, down to the ground. With 93-94 points from James Suckling, this is very smart claret.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Creamy cassis and lifted floral tones, supple tannins, great length
Aroma
Dark black fruits, forest floor and cigar leaf
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium Bodied
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Deep crimson
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13.5% ABV
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10.13 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2030
Second wines of the great châteaux often represent some of the best value drinking in Bordeaux. That’s doubly true of Clos du Marquis, because it’s not actually a true “second wine”. Rather than being selected once the best barrels have been picked for £100+ Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis has its own, ring-fenced parcel of vines in the same vineyard. So the quality’s far higher than the average “second”, but the price is just as keen. Writing in Vinous, Antonio Galloni comments “flavours really sizzle, highly expressive”, citing its quality as down to the 72% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Those concentrated flavours and aromas will age for many years to come, though it’s designed for earlier drinking pleasure than its sibling.
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