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2012 Clos Marsalette
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
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Community Tasting Notes 26
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vr.bart Likes this wine: 92 points
May 9, 2021 - Not very complex but nice easy drinking Bordeaux. Good QPR
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mtnbarry Likes this wine: 90 points
January 3, 2021 - Initial subtle barnyardy nose with pretty ripe red and black fruit flavors - med/light weight. After a 2 hour decant puts on weight, darkens and develops strong flavors of coffee, dark chocolate, dried provencal herbs and quince paste to add complexity. Though oak influence does seem to be too dominant, wine retains enough freshness to remain composed. Probably a 88pt wine, but, giving a 90 pt rating because the QPR is just outstanding. Drinking very well now and will for the next few years, will be interesting to see if it can hold together for the long haul.
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Rob Waterspout Likes this wine: 89 points
October 13, 2020 - This is a really nice wine. Not complex but good concentration of dark fruits and refreshing. Tannins all resolved. Not got the structure to age, but great now
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Slaz Likes this wine: 91 points
August 28, 2020 - Lively acidity and energy, pleasantly surprised. Limited complexity though and the finish is relatively short. Still, very good value overall.
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Ken332 Likes this wine: 91 points
March 13, 2020 - Have had this wine on several occasions, and it is developing nicely. Certainly open enough for enjoying, but should continue to develop for 10 years or so.
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By Antonio Galloni
2012 Bordeaux: Messages in a Bottle (Jan 2016), 1/1/2016 (link)(Clos Marsalette Clos Marsallette) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Steven Spurrier
Bordeaux 2012 results: Graves & Pessac-Léognan (reds), 4/19/2013 (link)(Clos Marsalette, Pessac-Léognan, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
4/9/2013 (link)(Clos Marsalette Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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April 2013, 4/1/2013 (link)(Clos Marsalette Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Clos Marsalette
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Graves
- Appellation Pessac-Léognan
- UPC Codes 3364420066013, 3760188370179, 3760188373439, 3760188374153
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 209 (48%)
- Consumed 225 (51%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 14 votes
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- ProducerClos Marsalette
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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