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Marsau 2009

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Francs - Côtes de Bordeaux
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

A Merlot wine displaying loads of mocha and black cherry fruit, with hints of tobacco leaf and coffee, this wine is dense, pure, medium to full-bodied, fleshy and quite seductive in its ripeness and silkiness. Drink it over the next 5-7 years.

89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (199), February 2012

A wine, with pleasing blackberries and mushroom character, medium chewy tannins and a fresh clean finish. Full body.

90
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2012

Very deep crimson. Not much scent. Very opulent on the palate - sweet, creamy chocolate cream. Not that heavy so not full-on Napa Valley-style but a sort of Napa Valley cadet. Dry finish. But very long and pretty alcoholic. Just a bit attenuated.

15.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2010

he best Marsau I've had yet from Jean-Marie Chadronnier's up-and-coming estate in the Côtes de Francs. There's a touch of reduction here at the moment, but the underlying fruit is well-structured, plush and aromatic, with muscular tannins, fresh acidity and well-handled oak. 10+ years.

92
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2010
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A delicious Cotes de Francs, the 2009 Marsau offers sweet red and black fruits, licorice, and a hint of caramel, medium to full-bodied flavors, sweet but elevated tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a long finish. With good purity, overall equilibrium, and intensity, this wine should drink well for a decade or more. (Tasted three times.) Drink 2010-2020.

87/89+
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188), April 2010

Rich and spicy, with wet earth, berry and currant notes. Full and chewy. A little rustic, but interesting.

88/91
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, April 2010
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