This is a rich and dense Marsau and probably the best ever. Full body and a wonderful depth of fruit and chocolate. Love the texture and intensity. Shows sophistication. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com
James SucklingScore: 93-94/100
This sports a fleshy feel, with warm plum and cassis notes supported by a fresh chalky spine. Shows good energy through the finish. Sneakily long. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com
Wine SpectatorScore: 90-93/100
Chardonnier family with Mathieu's wife taking special responsibility. Michel Rolland consults. 100% Merlot. Very dark crimson. Very fresh and quite dry and austere on the end. Not luscious! A bit tough and hard work. For masochists? Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2023-2030
Jancis Robinson MWScore: 16/20Drink 2023-2030
This is an extremely reliable Côtes wine that absolutely deserves to be recognised for its succulent fruit and restrained but confident extraction and balance. This is very good, emphasising what 2016 does so well with the reds. It is juicy and powerful but not excessive, making it an utterly drinkable wine. 89-90 points. Apr 2017, www.decanter.com, Drink: 2020-2032
DecanterScore: 89/100Drink 2020-2032
The 2016 Marsau, which is pure Merlot picked 7-15 October, undergoes a soft extraction and now tends to be blended earlier during the elevage. It has a lovely nose of brambly black fruit, lively and well defined with a pastille-like purity, a second bottle showing a touch of camphor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tightly wound blackberry and raspberry fruit with a light, slightly linear finish. I probably like the 2015 better last year but it is still a well made Francs Cotes de Bordeaux that belongs to the Chadronnier family, owners of Bordeaux merchant CVBG. Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com
Neal MartinScore: 87-89/100
The 2016 Marsau packs a serious punch. Firm and muscular in its first impression, the 2016 offers notable intensity in its dark fruit. There is an element of austerity in the tannin that needs to soften. Otherwise, this is a solid showing. Apr 2017, www.vinous.com
Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 85-88/100
Bordeaux / France
2020-2032