Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien, 2020, 75cl

The 2020 Clos du Marquis is composed of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, weighing in with an alcohol of 13.57%, a pH of 3.76 and an IPT (tannins index) of 84. The Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from the 26th to 29th of September, the Merlot from the 11th to the 16th of September and the Cabernet Franc from the 18th to the 29th of September. Deep purple-black in color, it bursts from the glass with flamboyant notes of crushed blackberries, ripe, juicy plums and blackcurrant pastilles, with suggestions of licorice, red roses and espresso. The medium-bodied palate is completely coated with perfumed black fruits, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Simply gorgeous.- Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

Slate, pencl lead and crayon is dominant at this stage, with tannins that are arrow straight, serious without losing St Julien balance and finesse. Chiselled black fruits that soften to spiced plum through the palate. Enjoyable. 40% new oak.

Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, firm core, delicate rim brightening. Attractive black wild berries, blueberries and a hint of liquorice, pleasant noble wood savouriness, some nougat. Juicy and complex, black cherries, freshly structured, fine, integrated tannins, salty nuances, mineral and lively, shows very good length, certain ageing potential.