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Clos du Marquis 1985

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Pauillac, France 1985

Clos du Marquis 1985 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £65.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.35
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
4 / 5
full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
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Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Pauillac · France
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Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Created in 1902, the name of Clos du Marquis was inspired by the Petit Clos adjacent to the Château de Léoville, residence of the Marquis de Las Cases. Now owned and produced by the Delon family, it is often referred to as the “second wine” of Léoville Las Cases, however, this is incorrect as technically it is a separate cuvée in its own right made from vineyards that are entirely different and do not feature in the Grand Vin. 1985 was widely considered an excellent vintage and this should now be at its peak for drinking.

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