Clos Marsalette
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
A little blocky and rough initially. Needed an hour or two to come together. Then the nose started showing elegant black cherry and cassis fruit, smoky gravel tones, and a little dry underbrush. It softened in the mouth too. The tannins are quite present and clingy, but receding under the waves of fruit and loads of rich clay-like earthiness. Decent acids, especially for an ‘18. This is nice now with a 90+ minute decant, and likely will improve even more over the next 5 years or so.
A little blocky and rough initially. Needed an hour or two to come together. Then the nose started showing elegant black cherry and cassis fruit, smoky gravel tones, and a little dry underbrush. It softened in the mouth too. The tannins are quite present and clingy, but receding under the waves of fruit and loads of rich clay-like earthiness. Decent acids, especially for an ‘18. This is nice now with a 90+ minute decant, and likely will improve even more over the next 5 years or so.
Aug 20th, 2026
Vintage 2018 | Second red wine at family bbq. An Italian wine with feminine impressions and fruit, this wine offers more structure and power, tobacco and chocolate impressions | with family bbq
Vintage 2018 | Second red wine at family bbq. An Italian wine with feminine impressions and fruit, this wine offers more structure and power, tobacco and chocolate impressions | with family bbq
Sep 15th, 2024
Drank 3/4/23
Plum, blackberry, and a bit of graphite and cedar on the nose. Flavors are similar. Tannins medium plus with dark fruit on the long finish. Drinkable now, but will likely improve over the next 10-15 years.
3/22/9/4/4 +50 = 92 pts.
Drank 3/4/23
Plum, blackberry, and a bit of graphite and cedar on the nose. Flavors are similar. Tannins medium plus with dark fruit on the long finish. Drinkable now, but will likely improve over the next 10-15 years.
3/22/9/4/4 +50 = 92 pts.
2018 vintage. Co-owned by Stephan von Neipperg (La Mondotte and Canon La Gaffelière in Saint-Emilion). A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Very attractive nose with black cherries, blackberries and strawberry marmelade, mixed with smokey oak and Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, with concentrated black fruit, smooth tannin and great spicy length. Super sexy hedonistic Bordeaux. Amazing value too. Highly recommended.
2018 vintage. Co-owned by Stephan von Neipperg (La Mondotte and Canon La Gaffelière in Saint-Emilion). A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot. Very attractive nose with black cherries, blackberries and strawberry marmelade, mixed with smokey oak and Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, with concentrated black fruit, smooth tannin and great spicy length. Super sexy hedonistic Bordeaux. Amazing value too. Highly recommended.
2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2021Juicy and tart, just a mild bit of chalk. Really elegant with structure for longevity!
Juicy and tart, just a mild bit of chalk. Really elegant with structure for longevity!
Jun 11th, 2023Vila. Llotja de Mar. Avançades 2018. 26,80.
12.06.19
Vila. Llotja de Mar. Avançades 2018. 26,80.
12.06.19
