2017 Clos du Marquis is a refined and expressive Saint-Julien that stands confidently on its own. Garnering 94 points from James Suckling and 93 from The Wine Advocate, it’s a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. The nose offers a bouquet of blackberries, violets, and Indian spices, while the palate delivers medium to full body with polished, tight tannins and vivid black fruit. Fresh, focused, and long on the finish, it’s built to evolve gracefully—best enjoyed after 2023. Not a second wine, but a true terroir expression from a distinct vineyard.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 94
Published: Jan 10, 2020

Wonderful aromas of blackberries, flowers, violets and Indian spices. Medium to full body with extremely polished, tight tannins that interface well with the ripe fruit. Remains extremely long and focused. A blend of 72% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot and 1% cabernet franc. Better after 2023. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 93
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Drink: 2022-2045 

Since 2007, the Clos du Marquis comes from an entirely different vineyard in Saint-Julien than the Leoville Las Cases, so it is not a second wine. And there was only a small amount of frost on the western edge of this vineyard in 2017. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Clos du Marquis is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and struts confidently out of the glass with vibrant notes of crushed blackcurrants, warm blackberries and fresh black and red plums with touches of cigar box and bouquet garni. Medium-bodied, the palate is chock-full of zingy black fruits, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with a skip in its step.