Pessac-Leognan.
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc.
Clos Marsalette is a notable estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation within Bordeaux's Graves region. Spanning 12 hectares, this vineyard is celebrated for producing both red and white wines that reflect the elegance and complexity of the region. The red vineyards are planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, while the white vineyards feature Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Jane Anson: 93/100
Beautiful rich plum in colour; vibrant and enticing. Enjoyable on the palate also, huge amounts of pummice stone tannins that give grip and tension, and hold the creamy black fruits in place. Tannic frame is highly charged, but there is pep and cheer from this Neipperg estate in Pessac Léognan.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Independent: 90-92/100
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Clos Marsalette Rouge slips out of the glass with easy-going scents of juicy ripe blueberries, mulberries, and iris with touches of anise, fertile loam, and cumin seed. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and light on its feet, with satiny tannins and a lively backbone, finishing on a spicy note.
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Clos Marsalette Rouge slips out of the glass with easy-going scents of juicy ripe blueberries, mulberries, and iris with touches of anise, fertile loam, and cumin seed. The medium-bodied palate is fresh and light on its feet, with satiny tannins and a lively backbone, finishing on a spicy note.