Château Clos du Marquis 1999
The 1999 Château Clos du Marquis is a red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux, produced by Clos du Marquis. It is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. The Wine Advocate awarded it 86/100 with a drinking window of 2002 to 2012; Jancis Robinson rated it 16.5/20, to be enjoyed from 2005 to 2018. Critics note a wine marked by black and red fruits, featuring a dense, tannic structure and a fresh, savory finish.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Packaging
- Original Wooden Case of 12
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Julien
- Producteur / Domaine
- Clos du Marquis
- Millésime
- 1999
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.
