The 2015 Clos la Madeleine is a Bordeaux Blend hailing from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Clos la Madeleine, this red wine features a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc and boasts an alcohol content of 14.0%.
James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 94 points, emphasizing its density and power. He notes it has "a chewy mouthfeel and loads of ripe fruit," adding that it has a "full body" and "velvety tannins." Suckling's review suggests that this wine is both robust and well-structured.
Jeb Dunnuck, who scored the wine at 90 points, describes it as a "noteworthy little gem" from a "beautiful hillside parcel in St. Emilion." He highlights its deep ruby/purple color and the presence of "sweet black cherry and black currants fruits, smoked herbs, graphite and a touch of minerality." According to Dunnuck, the wine is "medium to full-bodied, textured, and with good concentration," and he considers it to be an "undeniably good value" that will age well for 10-15 years.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the 2015 Clos la Madeleine a score of 91 points. He describes it as "mineral-driven with soft, sweet, ripe fruits and polished, silky tannins." Leve finds the wine to be "medium-bodied, fresh, and evocative," noting that it offers "ripe, lush, stony fruits from start to finish."
Overall, the 2015 Clos la Madeleine is characterized by its ripe fruit flavors, mineral notes, and polished tannins. While Suckling and Leve both emphasize its ripe and lush fruit profile, Dunnuck points out its good concentration and value. This wine appears to be a well-regarded choice for those who appreciate a balanced yet powerful Bordeaux blend with the potential to age gracefully over the next decade or more.