PRE-ORDER 2006 | WS 92 A classic Saint-Julien with high Cabernet Franc content (approx. 13%), offering a structured yet refined experience. 2008 | WA 92 The 2008 vintage is noted for having a "voluptuous" nose and a tender, long finish, often described as a very successful, food-friendly wine for its year. It is mature but, according to user notes from 2023-2024, it is not in decline, offering a "coherence" of dark fruit, earth, and graphite.  2009 | JS 95 Full-bodied, generous, and rich, featuring notes of crème de cassis, mocha, tobacco, and pencil shavings. 2011 | JS 92 Known for being structured and "serious" for the vintage, with a firm tannic backbone, making it a good candidate for cellaring, while still accessible now. 2012 | WE 94 Firm and tannic, this dark berry-flavored wine... full of tannins and structure 2013 | WE 93 The wine is described as having a good, fresh acidity with soft, accessible tannins, featuring flavors of red cherry, cassis, and iron undertones. 2014 | JS 95 Known for being structured yet refined, with a high-class, long finish, often described as having leafy, cassis, and tobacco notes 2015 | JS 95 Intense, structured, and concentrated with a classic Saint-Julien firm finish. Perfumed with blackcurrants, plums, cedar, graphite, and violet. 2016 | JS 95 The 2016 is a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. It offers notes of blackberries, raspberry confit, cedar, and tobacco. While approachable now, it is recommended to drink between 2021 and 2038.  2017 | JS 94 Dense and concentrated with blackberry, graphite, and tobacco notes. 2018 | WE 95 A "full-bodied, rich, concentrated" wine with high tannins and strong, firm structure, according to and. 2021 | JS 95 Dominated by blackcurrants, graphite, blueberry, and subtle leafy notes.   About Winery Clos du Marquis is a renowned Saint-Julien wine, produced by the same team behind the prestigious Château Léoville-Las Cases, the Delon family. It's crafted from a distinct vineyard, historically known as the Petit Clos, located near Léoville-Las Cases, and is known for its exceptional quality and distinct character. 

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