Clos du Marquis (Ch. Leoville Las Cases)2005
RED WINE
- Producer Chateau Leoville Las Cases
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Julien
- UPC 0 15643 42508 0
Reviews
James Suckling 92
Musty and mushroomy, with red fruit chasers on the nose and palate. Round and fruity, but still needs three years.
by JS, James Suckling , 2012
Wine Spectator 93
Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberry, blackberry, mineral and licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate. This is chewy yet silky, with a long, long finish. Balanced and powerful.
by JS, Wine Spectator , 2008
Wine Advocate 91
The superb second wine, the 2005 Clos du Marquis, reflects the utter brilliance of the 2005 grand vin. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color along with a sweet perfume of lead pencil, ripe cherries and black currants, and hints of earth and vanillin. Dense, chewy, fleshy, and full-bodied, this beauty will be drinkable in 3-4 years, and should keep for 15-20.
by RP, Wine Advocate , 2008
Vinous Media 91
The 2005 Clos du Marquis is in a very attractive place today. Time has softened the tannins nicely, allowing the wine's radiant personality to really shine. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and dried cherry are all laced together in this expressive Saint-Julien. There is a bit of rusticity here, but all the elements are well balanced just the same.
by AG, Vinous Media , 2021