{"product_id":"clos-du-marquis-saint-julien-2015","title":"Clos du Marquis Saint Julien 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos du Marquis Saint Julien 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Clos du Marquis gives up notes of warm cassis, mocha, plum preserves and tobacco with a touch of Mediterranean herbs. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is solidly structured with firm, chewy tannins backing up the muscular fruit core, culminating in a mineral-laced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow positioned as a totally separate vineyard and a real close (enclosed walled vineyard), this blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from Jean-Hubert Delon is a beauty. Creme de cassis notes intermixed with some vanillin, crushed rock and spring flowers jump from the glass. Full-bodied and powerful (nearly 14% natural alcohol), this is a generously endowed, rich wine that was first made in 1902. Readers need to think of it as a true classified growth, although technically it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich yet firmly structured this is a very classic St.-Julien that's generous and polished with so much energy driving the long plush finish. Delicious now, but should hold for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful, young, and still burly 2009, the Clos du Marquis comes from a single vineyard in the Léoville Las Cases stable (it's not a second wine) and is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It's a beautiful wine offering classic Saint-Julien crème de cassis fruits as well as lots of rocky minerality, cedarwood, graphite, and spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dense wine, the wood just showing at this stage through its dark tannins and superb rich fruit. The wine is ripe, with a density of tannins that go right down deep. Big and powerful. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Clos du Marquis is tightly wound on the nose, gradually unfurling to reveal blackberry pastilles, boysenberry, pencil shaving and subtle mint aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, good weight in the mouth, and crisp acidity. Fresh and vibrant with a gentle grip on the finish that perhaps would benefit from more persistence. Otherwise, this is very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has a perfumy espresso edge to its racy red currant, briar and blackberry bush notes. Long and refined through the finish, with a pronounced minerality that should soften in a decade. Tight, but a rather elegant expression of Cabernet overall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos du Marquis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44671950487655,"sku":"jqd1789995327795","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/1782\/6663\/files\/clos-du-marquis-saint-julien-2015_1.jpg?v=1789995335","url":"https:\/\/coolerboxes.shop\/products\/clos-du-marquis-saint-julien-2015","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}