Château Marsau
Francs Côtes de Bordeaux 2022
Bordeaux, France
This has now sold out, however we do have the following vintages also available:
Château Marsau 2020 - £99 per 6 IB - 94 JS, 94 LPB
Château Marsau 2019 - £99 per 6 IB - 95 JS, 93 LPB
Château Marsau 2016 - £90 per 6 IB - 94 JS, 87-89 NM
Château Marsau 2014 - £85 per 6 IB - 92 JS, 92 TA
Run by Anne Laurence and Mathieu Chadronnier, Marsau has surely got to be one of the bargains of Bordeaux and, without question, a wine which comes highly recommended this year. Matching Château Margaux’s score by James Suckling, and beating a host of huge names in Bordeaux from RobertParker.com and Vinous.com, it’s surely a must buy. My affordable right bank pick of the vintage to match my left bank pick of the vintage - Château Senéjac.
| Style: Red | Drink from: 2028 |
| ABV: % | Drink to: 2035 |
| Packaging: OCC | Stock arriving: Late 2024 |
Critic scores
Critic reviews
Yohan Castaing, April 2023, RobertParker.com
"The 2022 Marsau is powerful, rich Cotes de Bordeaux. It emerges from a 12-acre, biodynamically farmed parcel of Merlot on clay 20 kilometers east of Saint-Émilion. Dense and vibrant, the 2022 possesses notable density in its fruit and also plenty of structure. Marsau is unique in that it is aged 80% in foudre, the rest in used oak, tank and amphora. Larger format oak naturally yields a wine that is quite reticent within the context of Bordeaux, especially en primeur."
Antonio Galloni, April 2023, Vinous.com
"Floral notes on the aromatics, shows the heavy spice of the vintage with black pepper, rosemary and turmeric notes, begins to lift through the palate as it opens. An unusual spot in Franc Côtes de Bordeaux with a lot of clay in the soils, and this is powerful and concentrated, with a flash of heat on the finish. 12ha vineyard, entirely clay, entirely Merlot, organic since 2018, no till farming, 25hl/h yield. Harvest September 7 to 12, to be aged 80% large oak casks (no new oak), 10% one year old, 10% neutral oak and amphora."
Jane Anson, April 2023, JaneAnson.com
"A juicy and flavorful red with blackberry, chocolate and hazelnut character. Medium to full body. Structured yet juicy. Plenty of grip and structure. Savory. Salty. Most impressive wine I have had from here. Pure merlot. 80% aged in cask."
James Suckling, April 2023, James Suckling.com
"Lovely dark fruity fragrance with perfumed floral aromas on the nose, smells expressive and open. Smooth and supple, a lovely combination of tension, mouthwatering acidity and fruitiness here, such sleek texture with definition and soft juiciness. The tannins have grip and purpose with a softly fleshy and mineral sensation - liquorice, wet stone and graphite - giving a wide and interesting expansion on the palate. Feels cool and controlled, serious and focussed, with balance, still with concentration and power and grip. Feels very classy on the palate."
Georgina Hindle, May 2023, Decanter.com
Shipping duty paid to Mainland UK is charged at a flat rate of £9.99 per consignment and POA for Northern Ireland or Islands.
Shipping under bond is dependant on location, but starts at £15 per consignment.