Twelve bottles Clos du Marquis
2005 vintage
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux/France
Original filling quantity: 0.75 l
Fill level: into neck
Robert Parker (2008): 91/100
James Suckling (2008): 93/100

This lot comprises twelve bottles of 2005 vintage Clos du Marquis from the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux.

Saint-Julien is an appellation in Médoc by the Gironde estuary, adjacent to Pauillac. The predominant grape variety here is Cabernet Sauvignon and the wines are powerful, complex and long-lived. The wines from the northern part of the appellation are comparable to those from Pauillac, while in the south the wines tend to be more elegant like those from Margaux. In the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 there are no premier cru wine estates in Saint-Julien, although the best grand crus of the region, including Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, would most likely be rated even higher today.

2005 was probably the best year for Bordeaux in the past ten years. Ideal weather conditions guaranteed great wines that will develop further. As only the best grapes are used for the magnum bottles this wine will already now be a delight to drink, but if you can bare to give it a few more years it will be a true treat!

The 2005 vintage Clos du Marquis was last awarded 91 points by Robert Parker. James Suckling rated the wine 93 points.

The fill levels are excellent (into neck). The labels and capsules are in perfect condition.

Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.