Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2012 Clos du Marquis, Saint-Julien Pack Size 12 x 75cl Case OWC Duty IB Stock 1 Price £500.00 £535.82 £642.99

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Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 16 Feb 23
Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2012 Clos du Marquis rocks up with ready-to-go cassis, prunes, and boysenberry preserves scents, followed by notions of espresso and scorched earth. The medium-bodied palate is lively and refreshing, with soft tannins and a mature yet well-sustained finish.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2032
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Neal Martin - 28 Oct 16
Tasted blind at the Bordeaux 2012 Southwold tasting. The 2012 Clos du Marquis has a very intense bouquet, the more fruit-driven of all the Saint Julien 2012s with layers of black cherries and cranberry fruit, an undercurrent of autumn leaves and cigar box. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition: smooth and very harmonious, quite intense on the entry and yet without that long sustain on the finish. That does not matter too much, because what comes before is very precise and pure, the class of the terroir evident from start to finish. Tasted January 2016.
Drinking Date: 2019 - 2038
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Vinous Neal Martin - 27 Sep 22
The 2012 Clos du Marquis has more horsepower on the nose compared to the 2012 Talbot. The fruit is slightly darker, though the oak is well-integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, granular in texture, a touch of white pepper sprinkled over the red fruit with just a very slight but welcome bitterness on the finish that lends it edge. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2036
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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 30 Mar 22
Cedar and raspberry, this is an attractive Clos de Marquis that is in a sweet spot for drinking. Unfussy and earthy, a few hard tannins that catch on the finish, but plenty to recommend. An unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon lends extra interest.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2034
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 10 Feb 22
Tasted blind. Looks a bit dull and youthful. Smudgy rim. Diffuse nose. Astringent finish. Needs more focus and fruit. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2033
Saint-Julien Fine Wine

Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien, a prestigious Bordeaux appellation in the Médoc, is famed for its balanced red wines, blending the power of Pauillac with the elegance of Margaux. Typically made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, these wines offer rich fruit flavours, refined tannins, and vibrant acidity. Known for their finesse, complexity, and long ageing potential, top producers include Château Léoville-Las Cases, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, and Château Gruaud-Larose. Saint-Julien wines are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.