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Tasting notes
Score 92-95/100 · Wine Spectator

A bright sanguine note gives this a distinctive feel, while racy cassis and bitter cherry fruit fills in behind. Offers a long singed juniper note through the finish. A bit atypical in profile for Pessac, but the focus and energy is enjoyable. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

94
92-95/100

Wine Spectator

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Lively, floral and round and very fresh. Very rewarding. Lots of freshness. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2020-2030

88 - 91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88-91/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The 2016 Clos Marsalette is dark, powerful and juicy. The flavors are deep and boldly sketched in this fleshy, succulent Pessac Léognan from Stephan von Neipperg. Black cherry, plum, slate, violet and licorice infuse the creamy, resonant finish. It will be interesting to see if the 2016 develops more aromatic nuance over time. At this stage, it’s all about dense, almost primary, fruit. Tasted three times. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com

90 - 92 points
Neal Martin
Score 90-92/100 · Neal Martin

The 2016 Clos Marsalette, the Pessac-Leognan property of Comte Stephan von Neipperg, is a blend of 45% Merlot, 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc that was picked between 4-18 October and matured in 35% new oak. It has a clean and precise bouquet with blackberry and bilberry scents, a fine undercurrent of minerals. I like the elegance on display here. The palate is medium-bodied with mulberry and blackberry on the entry, a touch of black olive and quite a saline second half that is both fresh and detailed. This should drink well over the next decade. It's just a delicious wine--no more, no less. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com

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