Clos Marsalette Pessac Leognan 2010

Flaschenbewertung (März 2013):
This 2010 is a classic Graves, with broad tobacco leaf and smoky, spicy barbecue notes, as well as plenty of forest floor, Christmas fruitcake and kirsch liqueur. Even a hint of fig pops into this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. At 13.5%, the alcohols here were more modest than one normally finds in this vintage. Drink it over the next 6-8+ years.
This small estate is part of the empire of Stefan von Neipperg, who generally uses Stephane Derenoncourt as his consultant.
89/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2013 - 2021

Fassbewertung (Mai 2011):
Owned by Stephan von Neipperg, Clos Marsalette is a relatively small 17.5-acre site situated next to Latour Martillac. Made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2010 exhibits an opaque ruby/purple hue along with copious notes of graphite, creosote, sweet berry fruit and subtle roasted herbs. Round and expansive on the palate with medium to full-bodied flavors, silky smooth tannins and extraordinary elegance as well as depth, this beauty is a major sleeper of the vintage. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.
91-93/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2013 – 2023


Rene Gabriel [WeinWisser #05/2011]:
Extrem dunkles Purpur. Schwarze Kirschen, nobler Ansatz, dezente Kandisnoten. Samtener, dunkelbeeriger Gaumen.
17/20 Punkte - Trinken: 2016–2032