COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Clos Du Marquis
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos du Marquis 2021 is a distinguished red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux, France. It is produced by Clos du Marquis, an estate managed by the Delon family, who also own Château Léoville Las Cases. The wine's identity is shaped by its prestigious terroir, characterized by gravelly soils. The 2021 vintage was a long and challenging growing season, requiring meticulous vineyard work and selection, which resulted in a wine noted for its elegance and density. The blend is typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, reflecting the classic profile of the region.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clos du Marquis is owned by the same family as the prestigious Château Léoville Las Cases.
Fact 02
The 2021 vintage saw low yields, around 30 hectoliters per hectare.
Fact 03
This vintage has a higher concentration of polyphenols than the 2019 and 2020 vintages.
Fact 04
Vine age averages 35 years, contributing to wine complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Clos du Marquis 2021 involves a rigorous approach, beginning with a harvest from September 24 to October 9. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a long and challenging growing season, necessitating drastic selection of the grapes to ensure quality. Vine age averages 35 years, contributing to the wine's complexity. Following harvest, the wine is matured in oak barrels for approximately 12 months, with 50% of the barrels being new oak. Some sources indicate the use of reverse osmosis to adjust alcohol levels. The wine is bottled with a pH of 3.69 and a Total Polyphenol Index (IPT) of 86.
