The 2020 Clos Marsalette Pessac-Léognan offers a medium to full-bodied experience with notes of dark berries, cherries, smoked meats, and spices, exhibiting a balanced, elegant texture and ripe tannins, with a savory and carnal finish.
Pairs well with beef, lamb, poultry, and game dishes like venison or deer.
Awards:
94 pts - James Suckling
94 pts - Wine Spectator
92 pts - Decanter
90 pts - Wine Advocate
The vineyards of Clos Marsalette are situated on magnificent gravelly rises, formed by alluvial deposits left by the Garonne River millions of years ago. The subsoil, which is highly diverse, consists of marine sediments from the Miocene and Pliocene epochs, as well as faluns (calcareous sands with varying levels of clay), tawny sands, and variegated clays. Covering an area of 12.30 hectares of red vines and an additional 1.30 hectares of white vines, this complex terroir fully expresses the identity of a Pessac-Léognan. With finesse and freshness, Clos Marsalette Blanc combines harmony and complexity, while Clos Marsalette Rouge, fruity and balanced, is characterized by its roundness and elegance.
