Clos du Marquis 2013 Saint-Julien (75cl)

Clos du Marquis comes from Saint-Julien and is usually built around Cabernet Sauvignon, in a style that favours elegance over power. The 2013 vintage was cooler in Bordeaux, giving a lighter-framed, more classic left-bank profile. It suits roast chicken or lamb, and suits a Bordeaux drinker who prefers finesse over weight. Saint-Julien reds from a cooler year like this typically show red currant and cedar notes with fine, moderate tannins rather than heavy grip.