90-92

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Clos du Marquis is a very pretty, aromatic Saint-Julien. Crushed flowers, mint, lavender, white pepper and slate give the 2024 an attractive upper register to match its mid-weight, nervy personality. There is a bit of dryness on the finish that hopefully will be resolved with élevage. 04/2025

90-92

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Clos du Marquis was cropped at 32 hl/ha between September and 25 October 10. It matured in 50% new oak barrels for 16 months. This has an expressive bouquet with blackberry, blueberry and light violet scents that lend it Margaux-like allure. The palate is medium-bodied with a citric entry thanks to the acidity, edgy tannins and more black fruit laced with cedar and graphite toward the finish. Give this three or four years in bottle. This is slightly leaner, but it maintains focus. 04/2025

90-92

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that attained 12.9% alcohol, the 2024 Clos du Marquis unwinds in the glass with notes of cassis, iris and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, taut and incisive palate with good depth and persistence. It's a serious wine, but it will require patience. 04/2025

89-91

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Juicy Bing cherries, violets, cassis, and graphite all emerge from the 2024 Clos Du Marquis, another juicy, medium-bodied, elegant, and focused 2024. It has ripe, polished tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a good finish, while still staying in the more mid-weight, focused style of the vintage. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc that hit 12.9% alcohol with a pH of 3.62. It will spend 16 months in 50% new barrels. 05/2025

93

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, aux reflets grenat. Nez intense, au fruité mûr. Touche suave. Charnu en entrée de bouche, très aromatique au milieu, le vin fond sur le palais, juteux et raffiné. Jolie longueur savoureuse. Assemblage : 65 % cabernet sauvignon, 30 % merlot, 5 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 12°9 - pH : 3,62 - IPT : 69. Rendement : 32 hl/ha. 7,6 % de vin de presse. 04/2025

95-96

Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

A very fragrant, mineral-driven nose. This has some depth but remains poised and refined with a thin gauze of fine, chalky tannins that dissolve throughout the palate. Long and almost ethereal. Spot-on balance and poise, the terroir showing through in a delicate, transparent vintage like this one. Slightly lighter than previous years but a more “intellectual” wine. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. 04/2025