2025 Clos Marsalette Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Clos Marsalette (Pessac-Léognan)
Elegantly-styled, the wine is medium-bodied, forward fresh, and fruity, with a lean to the dark, berry, and pit fruit side of the style range. The wine delivers accents of tobacco, herbs, spice, and chalk that accompany all of its round-textured charms. The wine will be open and accessible on release and will deliver pleasure for 12-15 years after that. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2028-2045. 91-93 Pts 11 Views Tasted May 7, 2026 |
When to Drink Clos Marsalette, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos Marsalette can be enjoyed on the young side with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Clos Marsalette is usually better with at least 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Clos Marsalette offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 6-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Clos Marsalette with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Clos Marsalette is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The red wine of Clos Marsalette is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Clos Marsalette is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese. The white wine of Clos Marsalette is a perfect wine to serve with shellfish, sashimi, sushi, all types of seafood, chicken, veal, and a myriad of cheeses.