Clos du Marquis 2019

Wineadvocate

The 2019 Clos du Marquis is another cuvée from the Delon family that’s smaller than usual this year, as fully 20% of the vineyards that inform this bottling are in various stages of replanting, with the objective of bringing the percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon vines up to more than 70%. Exhibiting aromas of inky cassis, plums, incense, wood smoke and spices, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, with lively acids, beautifully powdery tannins and a supple, more immediately charming profile than its big sibling across the street, Léoville-Las Cases. - WK 04/2022

Vinous

The 2019 Clos du Marquis is very well defined, almost pixelated, on the nose of blackberry, briar, crushed stone and cedar. This is more floral than the barrel sample sent to my home. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, layers of black fruit laced with licorice and orange sorbet, and more grip and backbone toward the finish, which means, I suspect, that it will require longer in bottle. 14.10% alcohol. - NM / 02/2022

Beck

Clos du Marquis affiche beaucoup de caractère et de subtilité. Notes fruitées et épicées avec des parfums de baies noires et une touche de graphite. Le vin a du corps et des tannins précis qui assurent l'ampleur du palais. Un vin sérieux, bien posé, qui demande un peu de patience et qui se distingue par sa sérénité ! Belle aptitude à la garde. 2026-2044 - YB 12/2021

Suckling

So much gravel and dark-fruit character with raspberries and blackcurrants, as well as currant leaf. It’s medium-to full-bodied with very fine, rounded tannins and a bright finish. 70% cabernet sauvignon, 23% merlot and 7% cabernet franc. Drinkable now, but even better in 2024. - JS 02/2022