Rich, ripe, and elegant, this wine comes from a separate parcel of Léoville las Cases that is treated as a distinct wine. With fine, dusty tannins and juicy acidity, it offers both richness and black currants from the Cabernet Sauvignon. It needs to age and should be ready to drink from 2025.

93+ The 2015 Clos Du Marquis is gorgeous, but one of the more backward, closed wines in the vintage. Made from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak, it’s deep purple color is followed by promising notes of blackcurrants, smoked earth, tobacco and lead pencil. With full-bodied richness, a ripe, concentrated, structured feel, and impressive length, I wouldn’t touch bottles for at least 7-8 years, and it should last for two decades or more.

A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Clos du Marquis gives up expressive notes of warm mulberries, kirsch and blackberry pie with touches of sandalwood, potpourri, anise and charcuterie. The palate is medium to full-bodied with a great core of rich, spicy fruit framed by plush tannins and finishing with an invigorating lift. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

First made in 1902, this is a blend of various parcels, some close to Léoville Las Cases, others near Talbot. In this vintage a second wine, La Petite Marquise, was created, strengthening the identity of Clos du Marquis as a fine wine in its own right. Flamboyant and vibrant nose, with juicy blackcurrant fruit. Concentrated and velvety, it nonetheless has power and grip. Tannins are well integrated. Admirable depth of flavour; spicy and persistent finish.

Forward, generous, easy to drink charmer that is medium bodied, with a juicy, plum, cassis and olive tapenade character. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2015&wine=Clos%20du%20Marquis

The 2015 Clos du Marquis is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc and it has a medium to deep garnet color. Maturing notions of cigar box, forest floor, and Chinese five spice leap from the glass, followed by a core of redcurrant jelly and plum preserves, plus a waft of leather. Medium-bodied, the palate is chewy and lively with a slight dip in the mid-palate, coming good in the end with a satisfyingly savory finish.