The red wine Clos du Marquis, vintage 2009 from the winery Château Léoville Las Cases has been rated in 2020 by Peter Moser with 94 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc from the region St. Julien in France.
Intense ruby red with purple hues, some brightening on the rim. Dark notes of cabernet fruit, a hint of blackberries, savoury tobacco notes, oak. Taut, tightly meshed, refined red berry nuances, ripe tannins, mineral and salty, enveloping, already drinking well, but still needs further time to age. .
More about the tastingDeep dark ruby garnet, violet reflections. Dark berry fruit on the nose, blackberry notes with mineral undertones, delicate nougat, subtle precious wood spice. Complex, juicy black cherries, present, well-integrated tannins that still need some time, subtle vegetal notes on the finish, good development potential, fresh aftertaste.
More about the tastingDelicate plum fruit with vegetal undertones, dark berry confit, inviting bouquet. Chocolatey, complex, fine nougat, fresh acidity, lingers well, red berries, fresh cherry fruit with lemon undertones on the finish, very good length.
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