93-95

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Clos du Marquis might very well be the best Clos du Marquis I have ever tasted. A wine of freshness and verve, the 2023 is all nuance. Sweet red plum, blood orange, spice, flowers, mint and white pepper are all finely cut. The 2023 shows more vibrancy, less oak extraction and more refined tannins than in the past. It’s a glorious wine in every way. This early tasting is hugely promising. Clos du Marquis could turn out to be one of the real surprises of 2023. 04/2024

91-93

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Clos du Marquis was picked from September 6 to October 5 at 44hL/ha and matured in 50% new oak. It has a complex bouquet, comprising a mélange of red and black fruit, cedar and subtle touches of violet—very charming. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip. It’s a little creamy in texture on the entry, but there is solid backbone and a saline finish. This is very promising. 04/2024

91-93

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 Clos du Marquis is a rather serious, structured wine, evocative of cherries, dark berries and kirsch, framed by a touch of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy but structured, it's a taut, concentrated wine that will reward some patience. 04/2024

92-94

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

A beautiful Saint-Julien from the team of Léoville Las Cases, the 2023 Clos Du Marquis offers a deep purple hue as well as terrific aromatics of red and black fruits, saddle leather, graphite, and dried flowers. I love its complexity, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated, layered style. It brings plenty of density and mid-palate depth, has ripe tannins, and outstanding length. 05/2024

95

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, pur, fruité et subtil. Il s'amplifie encore à l'agitation du verre, gagnant une nuance d'encre, de réglisse, sans perdre son raffinement. Charnu en entrée de bouche et immédiatement captivant pour sa saveur de fruits noirs, légèrement replissée, le vin offre un déroulé noble et ascendant. Il s'achève complet, homogène, long et superbe. Une grande réussite du millésime. Assemblage : 56 % cabernet sauvignon, 35 % merlot, 9 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°50 - pH : 3,69 - IPT : 68. 5,4 % de vin de presse. Rendement : 44 hl/ha. 04/2024

95-96

James Suckling

James Suckling

This offers beautiful blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of chocolate and walnuts. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity that adds tension and freshness to the mid-palate. It’s full of life and vibrancy, very fine and polished, and with nicely integrated tannins. Long finish. 56% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot and 9% cabernet franc. What will be better between 2022 and 2023? 04/2024