93

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2020 Clos du Marquis is a rich, explosive wine. Super-ripe dark cherry, red plum, dark spice and pomegranate give the 2020 its effusive, open-knit personality. There's terrific energy and tons of class here. The purity of the fruit is very fine, yet the tannins are a bit imposing at this stage. Give this a few years to come together. 12/2022

92

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2020 Clos du Marquis, matured in 40% new oak, has something almost genteel on the nose, very harmonious, almost "laid back" as lilting blackberry, cigar humidor, loamy aromas unfurl in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant salinity on the entry, moderate depth, well balanced with black pepper and sage towards the structured finish. There is a sense of confidence about this Clos du Marquis that should see it age well over 20 to 25 years. Excellent. 12/2022

93+

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2020 Clos du Marquis wafts from the glass with aromas of rich berries, cherries, orange zest, pencil shavings and crushed mint. Medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a sweet core of fruit, lively acids and powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully firm finish, it's a serious wine that will require and reward patience. 04/2023

91

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité et même complexe. Bouche moelleuse de part en part, avec de l’éclat dans le goût. Le vin évolue juteux, très agréable, avec du fond dans la saveur finale. Longueur normale et sans angle. Assemblage : 61 % cabernet sauvignon, 33 % merlot, 6 % cabernet franc. Degré d’alcool : 13°5 – pH : 3,76 – IPT : 84 (moyenne ++). Production : 60 % de la récolte.

95

James Suckling

James Suckling

Perfumed with currant, crushed stone, and minerals. Graphite, too. Medium-bodied, very fine and racy. Lead pencil. Very integrated. Needs time to open and show its true self. Sweet tobacco at the end. 61% cabernet sauvignon, 6% cabernet franc and 33% merlot. Better after 2028. 05/2023