{"product_id":"clos-du-marquis-1998","title":"Clos du Marquis 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5c99b8e8-c08d-4ecd-91d2-e13e76d761ef\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\"\u003eClos du Marquis 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"39\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClos du Marquis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Léoville Las Cases\u003cbr data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc\u003cbr data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008–2038+ | \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fqpvuy\" data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eClos du Marquis is a distinguished estate wine produced by Château Léoville Las Cases, one of Saint-Julien's most revered properties. Sourced from dedicated vineyards surrounding the Grand Enclos, it is crafted independently from the Grand Vin, offering the same precision, pedigree, and unmistakable Saint-Julien character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eThe 1998 vintage has evolved into a beautifully expressive wine, balancing mature complexity with remarkable freshness. Layers of cassis, cedar, graphite, and cigar-box aromas are complemented by refined tannins and elegant structure, making this an outstanding example of mature Left Bank Bordeaux. Now in an exceptional drinking window, it delivers both sophistication and enduring charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1857nbr\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of blackcurrant, dried cherry, cedar, cigar box, graphite, leather, and subtle earthy spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with beautifully resolved tannins. Rich cassis and dark plum are supported by notes of tobacco, cocoa, pencil lead, and mineral freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and persistent, with lingering cedar, spice, and savoury complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j3lacs\" data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eProduced by Château Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis has earned an international reputation for consistently outperforming expectations. Rather than being a traditional second wine, it is a separate estate wine from distinct vineyard parcels, benefiting from the same uncompromising viticulture and meticulous winemaking that have made Léoville Las Cases one of Bordeaux's greatest estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13z8f5d\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels (around 40–50% new)\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12.5–13% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drinking superbly now with decanting; capable of further graceful evolution through 2038+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ti1y5t\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e– Roast beef or lamb\u003cbr data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e– Beef Wellington\u003cbr data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e– Venison and game dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e– Wild mushroom risotto\u003cbr data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e– Mature Comté or aged Cheddar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2404\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54190913028429,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0419.jpg?v=1783615907","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/clos-du-marquis-1998","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}