2016 Chateau Marsau, Cotes de Bordeaux Francs (6 x Bottle)

France Bordeaux Francs Cotes de Bordeaux

The 2016 Marsau, which is pure Merlot picked 7-15 October, undergoes a soft extraction and now tends to be blended earlier during the élevage. It has a lovely nose of brambly black fruit, lively and well defined with a pastille-like purity, a second bottle showing a touch of camphor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tightly wound blackberry and raspberry fruit with a light, slightly linear finish. I probably like the 2015 better last year but it is still a well made Francs Côtes de Bordeaux that belongs to the Chadronnier family, owners of Bordeaux merchant CVBG.

2016 Chateau Marsau, Cotes de Bordeaux Francs (6 x Bottle)

The 2016 Marsau, which is pure Merlot picked 7-15 October, undergoes a soft extraction and now tends to be blended earlier during the élevage. It has a lovely nose of brambly black fruit, lively and well defined with a pastille-like purity, a second bottle showing a touch of camphor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, tightly wound blackberry and raspberry fruit with a light, slightly linear finish. I probably like the 2015 better last year but it is still a well made Francs Côtes de Bordeaux that belongs to the Chadronnier family, owners of Bordeaux merchant CVBG.

France Bordeaux Francs Cotes de Bordeaux
Producer Chateau Marsau
Sub-Region Francs Cotes de Bordeaux
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 2016
Colour Red
ABV 14.50%
Style Medium , Dry

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Vinous

The 2016 Marsau packs a serious punch. Firm and muscular in its first impression, the 2016 offers notable intensity in its dark fruit. There is an element of austerity in the tannin that needs to soften. Otherwise, this is a solid showing.

85-88 Points

By Antonio Galloni / April 2017