Clos Marquis St Julien 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Marquis
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux (Left Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.57%
Grape(s):
 
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 93-95 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown); Jeb Dunnuck 94-96; Wine Spectator 93; James Suckling 94-95; Decanter 92; Vinous 92-94

Tasting Note
Medium–full-bodied Saint-Julien: blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with cedar, pencil lead, tobacco and graphite notes. Fresh mint and savory herbs, firm powdery tannins and lively acidity lead to a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, venison, aged cheddar/Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef short ribs (galbi), rich Sichuan beef dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed, temperature-controlled fermentation, malolactic conversion, aged ~12–18 months in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Domaines Delon (owners of Château Léoville-Las Cases). Clos du Marquis is a distinct 45 ha Saint-Julien vineyard/brand established in 1902; vines average ~30 years.