Petite Marquise St Julien 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Petite Marquise
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Retail and critic listings for La Petite Marquise (2020) note strong scores from critics/retailers; James Suckling ~92–93, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~90 per retailer notes. See product listings and reviews

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and orange-peel aromas with polished, medium-full body; fine, ripe tannins, juicy red/black fruit and a smooth, slightly spicy finish. Balanced and approachable in youth.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, grilled lamb, steak, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ, char siu, savory braised short ribs, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed fermentation, controlled maceration and élevage in oak barrels (partial new oak) with blending from younger plots before bottling.

Vineyard Info
La Petite Marquise is the second wine tied to Clos du Marquis/Château Léoville Las Cases (Domaines Delon); produced from younger vines/plots behind the main estate and introduced in the 2010s as the estate's second label.