2018 Château Marsau Côtes de Francs 1.5L

Winemaker Notes: Marsau 2018 is in extremely short supply. Yet having braved the storm, the vines have produced a great Marsau. An essential wine, a huge source of energy, brilliance, depth and sensuality. Marsau 2018 is the unique light on a summer's day when the sun descends towards the horizon and pierces blindingly through the clouds. A light so drenched in color and contrast that it transforms the landscape. A soft, all-consuming, fragrant light. In this wine, the darkness of the vintage has assumed a poignant beauty. An "outrenoir," beyond the black.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "Beautifully pure cherry, berry, black-olive and lightly toasted coffee-bean aromas follow through to a full body with a lovely center palate and purity of fruit. Lots of fine tannins. Balanced and poised. Wonderful depth. Tiny production – only 20% of the normal production. Pure merlot. From organically grown grapes. Needs two or three years to come around. Try after 2022."