Clos du Marquis 2004

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The nose takes some coaxing with faint raspberry and black cherry aromas emerging with time. The palate has a fine balance, firm and tannic. Medium rather than full-bodied. Quite rigid and tough, though there is some attractive sweet, floral, cassis fruit on the finish. Very fine. Tasted April 2005.

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Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.

One of Bordeaux’s top second wines, the 2004 Clos du Marquis exhibits crunchy, juicy, red cherry and currant fruit along with notions of herbs and spice box. Well-made, medium-bodied, elegant, and reminiscent of its bigger sibling, it should age well for 10-15 years.