2023 Clos Marsalette
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Deep ruby-hued, the 2023 Clos Marsalette sports a classy nose of ripe black cherries, violets, and leafy herbs, and it's medium-bodied, with a supple, elegant, balanced style, moderate concentration, and outstanding length. This classy, graceful Pessac will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and keep for a solid two decades. Drink 2028-2045.
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James Suckling
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The 2023 Clos Marsalette is soft, plummy and open-knit, all of which make it a fine red to drink now and over the next decade or so. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, plum, mocha and new leather open first, followed by lifted floral nuances that punctuate the close.
The 2023 Clos Marsalette has a light nose with brambly red fruit, undergrowth and touches of white pepper that just require a little more vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, but it misses some body in the middle, too light on the finish where you want it to make more of an impression. Tasty but not long-term.
A blend of close to equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc (there's a splash of Sauvignon), the 2023 Clos Marsalette sports a deep ruby hue and reveals a beautiful nose of ripe raspberry and cassis fruit as well as ripe tobacco and smoky, earthy nuances. It's medium-bodied, balanced, has a good sense of elegance, and remarkable purity.