Château Clos du Marquis 1994 SD
The 1994 Château Clos du Marquis is a red wine from Saint-Julien in Bordeaux, produced by Clos du Marquis. Its blend comprises 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. The Wine Advocate awarded it 88/100 and recommends drinking it between 1997 and 2009. The publication describes a supple and accessible wine with a deep ruby color and purple highlights, marked by pure cassis fruit, a generous texture, moderate acidity, and a finish free of austerity.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Julien
- Producteur / Domaine
- Clos du Marquis
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Clos du Marquis
Clos du Marquis is a producer based in Saint-Julien, in the Médoc, owned by Domaines Delon. Established around the Petit Clos adjoining Château Léoville Las Cases, it is produced from plots distinct from those of the Grand Enclos. Its 45-hectare vineyard is situated on the appellation’s sandy-clay gravel terroirs.
- Owner
- Famille Delon
- Maître de chais
- Michael Georges
- Surface (ha)
- 45.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- environ 180 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
The Clos du Marquis brand was established in the early 20th century, when vines were planted on the Petit Clos, adjacent to Château Léoville Las Cases, the former residence of the Marquis de Las Cases. Its first vintage was 1902. From the outset, the aim of this brand was to highlight the expression of terroirs distinct from those of the Léoville Las Cases vineyard. The vineyard producing Clos du Marquis has historically remained separate from that of Léoville Las Cases. Today, it is mainly situated on the terroirs of Saint-Julien, notably close to Léoville Poyferré and Léoville Barton. Long presented as the second wine of Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis is now regarded as a wine in its own right, produced from dedicated plots. The estate remains within the Domaines Delon portfolio and is owned by the Delon family. Michael Georges is currently in charge of its technical management.
