2010 Clos du Marquis
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Tasting notes
Firm but elegantly fruited, not at all severe. Classic, restrained and with plenty of space in the fruit.
Critic scores
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Jeannie Cho Lee MW
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
More reviews and scores
This is a very dense wine filled with blackberry fruits and rich thick tannins. Despite the density, the tannins are ripe and velvety in texture. This wine will need more than seven years to come around. The aromatics are lovely and lifted and offers promise. asianpalate.com
Clos du Marquis was produced from 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Interestingly, this wine represents the same portion of the harvest as Leoville Las Cases, 36.7%. Chewy, boysenberry and cassis flavors couple with powerful but tannins and a strong, fresh, cassis filled finish. winecellarinsider.com
A little tough now but a solid core of currants and blueberries. Full body, with chewy tannins and a bright, crisp acidity on the finish. jamessuckling.com
About the producer
One of the leading estates in Bordeaux, Ch. Léoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest Classed Growths in the Médoc. Along with Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou, it is widely considered one of the best estates in Saint-Julien.