Clos du Marquis 2016
Clos du Marquis 2016 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £70.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Clos du Marquis 2016 is a Left Bank Bordeaux red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation. The 2016 blend is dominated by 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the remainder being Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged in 60% new French oak. This vintage is celebrated for its near-perfect conditions, resulting in wines with high tannin levels but exceptional silkiness and balance from this single vineyard on the Léoville Las Cases estate. The wine carries the hallmark Saint-Julien elegance, defined by a cooling graphite mineral core and deep blackcurrant fruit. Aromatics of cedar, tobacco leaf and violets lead into a medium-bodied palate of great precision and depth. The tannins are architectural but refined, providing the necessary structure for 30 years of development while maintaining a suave, fragrant finish.