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| | Vintage | 2005 |  Label 165 of 166 
(NOTE: Label borrowed from 1974 vintage.)
 | | Type | Red | | Producer | Clos du Marquis (web) | | Variety | Red Bordeaux Blend | | Designation | n/a | | Vineyard | n/a | | Country | France | | Region | Bordeaux | | SubRegion | Médoc | | Appellation | St. Julien | | UPC Code(s) | 031259021652, 071570020347, 3164000773092, 3251093212604, 3277034835756, 3284396002986, 3303291708356, 3609050047804, 3700274606607, 400001824474, 616773324207, 616773384485 |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 243 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by J. Vino on 1/28/2024 & rated 91 points: 90 minute decant, from magnum. A classy claret in its drinking window. Enjoyable but not too complex. (1520 views) | | | Tasted by Romz on 12/17/2023 & rated 90 points: 17.12.2023 - Steak Dinner at Bistecca SGP. Decanted in a mini Riedel decanter and drank with a Riedel Bordeaux glass. Took about 1.5 hr to open up. Still plenty of fresh and ripe dark fruit, intense chocolate milk, cassis, freshly rolled cigar, coffee & earthy notes. Still rather bright acidity with plenty of fruit throughout the palate. Really enjoyed this after 2hrs+ in with our Florentine steak. Supple and well integrated tannins with good depth & complexity (1046 views) | | | Tasted by Canoehead on 12/15/2023 & rated 92 points: Double decanted 1hr ahead of a Cab bottle fest & dinner. Perfumed nose, floral and dried herbs. Underlay of black cherry jam and shortbread. Very soft on the palate, acid is still there but waning. This is ready to drink not much more cellar time required. Paired well with grilled, marinated lamb chops and roasted brussies. (1737 views) | | | Tasted by Mkotik on 12/2/2023 & rated 88 points: Fruit still present t but taste and smell aren't consent rated. Almost fells watered down (1718 views) | | | Tasted by astroman on 10/7/2023 & rated 92 points: Pnp. Red cherry, touch of capsicum, scorched earth, plum, acid still high, finish was long. As it evolves, body gain weight showing spice and red currant. (2116 views) | | | Tasted by martcouz on 10/3/2023 & rated 89 points: Prêt à boire mais pas passé son peak. Notes de torréfaction, très droit et précis. (1638 views) | | | Tasted by mclanew on 9/28/2023 & rated 92 points: In a great spot. Medium to full bodied with excellent fruit concentration. Black currant, tobacco, lead pencil. Early maturity but should hold here for a while. (1424 views) | | | Tasted by AFM87 on 8/25/2023 & rated 92 points: Shock decanted and drank about an hour afterwards. In an early peak window - still some fruit, but also BdX cigar box. Drink or hold, and good QPR (1320 views) | | | Tasted by Canoehead on 7/18/2023 & rated 92 points: PnPd - delicate yet dense on both the nose and palate. Floral (violet and rose potpourri) on the nose along with whiffs of dried and brandied fruit. Dark red fruits on the palate with generous weight. A bit of acid remains at the centre. Medium plus finish. Went well with Lamb Biryani. (1584 views) | | | Tasted by am150384 on 6/10/2023 & rated 92 points: Opened the bottle on 6/9/2023. 1hr decant, drank half the bottle. Left the remaining contents and drank the 2nd day after another 1hr decant.
Classic Saint Julien, reminds me of 2018 Chateau Lagrange Bottle, bouquet of cassis, blackcurrants, earth, graphite, and violets. After all this years, tannins have resolved themselves -> not biting hard but more on the silky side.
Really enjoyed this bottle. 2nd day was arguably much better.
Regards, AM (1516 views) | | | Tasted by Maphill01 on 6/1/2023: Decanted off minimal sediment. Deep purple, clear rim. Still youthful, cassis, bit of tobacco. Medium bodied, nice acidity and chewy tannins. (1519 views) | | | Tasted by Fred101 on 5/3/2023 & rated 93 points: A bit closed initially, after 1h+ decant it opened up nicely. Some pleasant tertiary flavors but still a good amount of fruit. Very smooth tanins and medium acidity, medium to long length. (1629 views) | | | Tasted by beatles on 4/21/2023 & rated 92 points: Plenty of primary fruit here, black berries, menthol, some tobacco. Vertical, cool, elegant, open but still young, no tertiary notes whatsoever.
#M&E (2208 views) | | | Tasted by Andice on 4/14/2023 & rated 93 points: 1.5 years on from last note and this has developed impressive tertiary flavors. Mushroom, forest floor, mint. Balanced claret and all elements are integrated now. At peak for me. (1508 views) | | | Tasted by beeg612 on 2/18/2023 & rated 92 points: Garnet bowl to ruby rim. Cooked cherries, kicked gravel, light herbs, dark blackberries, plums on the nose. Palate is cooked cherries, muted blackberries, plums. Medium tannins, medium acidity. Decanted four hours and could go a few more years but probably on the downslope. (1713 views) | | | Tasted by Sanlucar on 12/5/2022 & rated 90 points: This was less than impressive in many ways. The fruit was solid but not showing very much and tannin level was very nice. I don't think this will improve with any more time. Drank 2 bottles a few weeks apart with equal results. (2304 views) | | | Tasted by Radders12345 on 9/23/2022 & rated 93 points: Nose jumping out the glass - certainly less shy than this was a couple of year ago.
Nose brings blue plum, dark cherry, cedar and some wet stone.
On the palate good intensity of blue fruit, bramble, a little Palma violets, graphite, some leather but still very primary. Tannins are resolving with a little black tea tang on the finish. Good acidity propels into a reasonably long finish. Quite happy to give this 93 (2846 views) | | | Tasted by ArtF on 9/19/2022 & rated 93 points: Drinking so well with first pour. The fruit of '05 with balance of St. Julien. (2559 views) | | | Tasted by ArtF on 8/7/2022 & rated 92 points: Slow O'd all day. Fruity with first pour. Better balanced after sitting in glass 60 minutes with smooth, drying tannins, truffle, graphite. Think this should continue drinking well to 2025. (2954 views) | | | Tasted by zTroy on 3/1/2022: Drank in Dubai, graphite and iron smells with light scent of rose petal. Luxurious mouthfeel. If your gonna drink a few quick Bordeaux this works really well. Nice long integrated finish tannin and alcohol really fight for dominance whist the fruit stands back and takes it all in , it’s This battle makes the wine special. (3719 views) | | | Tasted by Zweder on 12/15/2021 & rated 92 points: Gang of 4 in Covid19 times; Bordeaux, St. Julien: Dark berries, graphite, oak and even still some lactic impressions in the bouquet. On the palate juicy and ripe dark berries, dark chocolate, oak, firm acidity and tannin. The wine is not at its peak yet. More finesse will show with another 4 - 7+ years of ageing. 92+ for now. (4003 views) | | | Tasted by Condrieu82 on 12/7/2021 & rated 91 points: Blackcurrants on the nose, still quite primary. Then the palate shows great acidity, dark cherries, black currants… tannins are strong still, with oak and vanilla on the finish with hints of oak and pencil. Very good but I prefer my Branaire-Ducru 2005. (3676 views) | | | Tasted by ChristoBretts on 11/19/2021 & rated 90 points: Decanted and drank over two days. Medium body, some bricking. Opens with wafts of cloves and sage, a touch of creosote in the background. Wet rocks, iron, and leather with low acidity and fine tannin - a medium length finish. It will keep and develop a few more years. (3443 views) | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 11/12/2021 & rated 91 points: Holding up but does not have lots of complexity (3628 views) | | | Tasted by ArtF on 10/30/2021 & rated 91 points: Dark crystalline red color. Better as it sits in glass. I don't think this can make old bones. I will drink up my last bottles next year or two. (2686 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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JebDunnuck.com, Bordeaux 2005: Reaching for Greatness (4/6/2024)
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Winedoctor, August 2021 (8/1/2021)
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Vinous, 2005 Bordeaux: Here and Now (Apr 2021) (4/1/2021)
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JebDunnuck.com, Up From The Cellar #6 & Misc New Releases (6/14/2019)
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Decanter, LLC Vertical (11/17/2018)
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Vinous, May/June 2007, IWC Issue #132
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Vinous, May/June 2006, IWC Issue #126
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Wikipedia article about Producer | Read more about Clos du Marquis and Leoville Las Cases
This is the second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases2005 Clos du Marquis50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
St. Julien, the smallest of the four famous appellations of the Haut Medoc, is known for highly extracted, finely structured, Cabernet-based reds. It is nestled between Pauillac to the north and Margaux to the south. Like St. Estephe, there are no first growths in this area. Leoville-las-Cases, Leoville Poyferre, Leoville Barton, Ducru Beaucaillou, and Gruard Larose are the second-growths of St. Julien followed by Lagrange which is the only third-growth. Beychevelle, Branaire Ducru, St. Pierre, and Talbot, which are all fourth-growth wines, round out the grand cru classe chateaux. In the last several vintages, wineries from this appellation have been out-performing their traditional rankings making many of the wines from this region some of the best values in red wine today. Red Bordeaux BlendRed Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère.Today Carménère is rarely used, with Château Clerc Milon, a fifth growth Bordeaux, being one of the few to still retain Carménère vines. As of July 2019, Bordeaux wineries authorized the use of four new red grapes to combat temperature increases in Bordeaux. These newly approved grapes are Marselan, Touriga Nacional, Castets, and Arinarnoa.
Wineries all over the world aspire to making wines in a Bordeaux style. In 1988, a group of American vintners formed The Meritage Association to identify wines made in this way. Although most Meritage wines come from California, there are members of the Meritage Association in 18 states and five other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, and Mexico.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBordeaux Bordeaux Wine Guide
Vins Bordeaux (Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux)
History of Bordeaux
History of 1855 Bordeaux Classification
"2009 is all about ripeness, with wines impressively packed with ripe fruit and high alcohol levels. They are showy, in-your-face, and full of pleasure. The 2010s have the fruit and alcohol levels of the 2009s, but with a compelling freshness on the finish that balances the fruit and provides a perfect sense of structure." - Ben Nelson
"2016 is a landmark vintage in certain spots of Bordeaux and it should be remembered as one of the most inspired campaigns of the last 40-50+ years." -Jon Rimmerman
"The quality of red Bordeaux in 2016 was universally lauded – although the response to the en primeur campaign was muted. Quantity was high too, with the equivalent of 770 million bottles of wine produced. An exceptionally dry summer with cool nights eventually, thanks to mid September rain, resulted in small, thick-skinned, ripe grapes, and the wines are marked by high tannin and acidity, with superb aromatic fragrance." - Jancis Robinson
"2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability. But they are likely to be the exception not the rule, making careful selection key." - Jane Anson
"In the past, a vintage such as 2022 may have been overripe, raisined and low in acidity but 2022 had a sneaky little reservoir in its back pocket - a near perfect marriage of cool/cold/rain the previous winter and the previous vintage that literally soaked the soils (a key to why 2022 is not 2003...or 1893)." - Jon RimmermanMédoc Vins du Médoc (Conseil des Vins du Médoc) - Read More about the Medoc
VdB
The eight precisely defined appellations of the whole of the Médoc (from Blanquefort Brook to the north of the Bordeaux built-up area, almost to the Pointe de Grave) may claim the Médoc appellation. But there is also a specific territory in the north of the peninsula which produces exclusively wines with this appellation. In the great majority, the Médocs come from the north of the peninsula. The great individuality of this region is that the number of vines has increased more recently here than elsewhere, apart from a few isolated spots where vines have grown for many years. Today, the size of the small estate has brought about the development of a powerful co-operative movement. Four co-operatives out of five belong to the group called Unimédoc which ensures aging, bottling and marketing a large proportion of their wines.St. Julien VdB
Read more detailed information on St. Julien and its wines The seventeenth century pioneers Traces are to be found of a Saint-Julien de Rintrac, perhaps Saint-Julien's earliest name, as from the thirteenth century. But we have to wait until the seventeenth century pioneers, urban and rural aristocrats, discover the exceptional merits of these terroirs.
Traces of this system still exist today in the structure of estates within the appellation: by the side of the two villages of Beychevelle and Saint-Julien, the large estates are heavily preponderant, representing more than four fifths of the total surface of vineyards.
The terrain is practically identical over all the commune. Only the proximity of the estuary, sometimes close, sometimes further away, can cause slight variations in climate. In fact, Saint-Julien-Beychevelle's layer of gravel takes the form of a huge rectangle over 3 miles long and 2 miles wide. And the alluvial deposits are particularly well fragmented into ridges of Garonne gravel of the early Quaternary. Accordingly, the vines are safeguarded from stagnant water.
The wines from the Saint-Julien appellation may be recognized by their unparalleled bouquet, particularly harmonious and mild. They have a fine deep colour and combine the finesse of their aromas and a solid constitution. They have body, are very rich in flavour and have a delicious and delicate bouquet.
Production conditions (Decree dated November 14, 1936)
In order to have the right to the Saint-Julien appellation of controlled origin, red wines must:
- come from the commune of Saint-Julien and from precisely defined parcels in the communes of Cussac, and Saint-Laurent, "excluding the parcels situated on recent alluvium and sand on impermeable subsoils",
- satisfy precise production conditions: grape-varieties (Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc, Carmenère, Merlot Noir, Petit Verdot, Cot or Malbec), minimum of sugar (178 grammes - 6.27 oz. - per litre of must) degree (an acquired 10°5) base yield (45 hectolitres per hectare). |
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