Clos Marsalette 2015 - Vin rouge - Appellation Pessac-Léognan Rouge

Assemblage du Clos Marsalette 2015, Pessac-Léognan : 50% Merlot, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon et 2% Cabernet Franc.

Dates de vendanges : 21 septembre au 5 octobre 2015.

Propriétaire : Famille Von Neipperg, également à la tête des célèbres châteaux Canon-La-Gaffelière, La Mondotte et Clos de l'Oratoire à Saint-Émilion.


Commentaires de dégustation des critiques : 

Guide Hachette des Vins (Édition 2019)

D'une couleur profonde, ce vin présente un bouquet riche de petits fruits rouges rehaussés d'épices. Après une attaque suave, le palais poursuit sur des tanins mûrs qui poussent loin la finale, intense et épicée.

Wine Spectator (2019)
This has a wide range of red currant, blackberry, black cherry and açaí berry fruit flavors forming the core, with a very sleek iron note lurking underneath it all. The finish uses a fine singed wood stitching to pull the fruit and minerality together. Lovely. Best from 2023 through 2038. 12,200 cases made. — JM

James Suckling (2018)
A full-bodied red with blackberries, chocolate, spices and earth. Soft and layered tannins. Flavorful finish. So juicy and beautiful. Drink in 2020.

Decanter (2017)
This Neipperg-owned estate delivers softly brushed fruit, its power hitting through the mid-palate, mixed with tight vanillin-led oak that needs time to soften. This is very good. A tiny touch of brett on the initial attack, but it clears away. Drinking Window 2023 - 2035.

Wine Spectator (2017)
Fresh, ripe and polished, featuring cassis and plum fruit flowing through over a bright mineral edge. Light sanguine and violet notes gild the finish, with the fruit lingering prettily. Very pure. Drink now through 2027. 5,250 cases made. — JM

Jancis Robinson (2016)
Niepperg sample taken today! Very dark crimson. Almost rudely fruity on the nose! Very opulent indeed. Some inkiness on the finish. It's tempting to describe it as a right bank Graves so plush and velvety is it. Maybe it could do with just a little more freshness?

Wine Advocate (2016)
The 2015 Clos Marsalette (Rouge) is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked between September 21 and October 5 at 42 hectoliters per hectare. Matured in 40% new oak barrels, it has a correct, tightly wound bouquet, blackcurrant with just a touch of wilted violet. I like the definition here, but it is holding its breath in at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin. You could almost slip this down the throat now: silky smooth, just a light grip with fine tannin on the finish. It has an easy-drinking sensibility, though that does not mean it was not thoughtfully crafted. Enjoy this Pessac-Léognan over 5-7 years.