2010: Now essentially treated as a separate estate by Jean-Hubert Delon, and not as a second wine of Leoville Las Cases (whose second wine is now the newly introduced Le Petit Lion), Clos du Marquis has been a shrewd consumer¿s purchase for almost two decades. Interestingly, the first vintage of Clos du Marquis was introduced in 1902! The 2010, which is an exceptional wine, was produced from the same parcel that always goes into this wine. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, it is a relatively big wine at 13.6% natural alcohol, with loads of black cherries, black currants and crushed rocks in a medium to full-bodied format. Layered, intense, high-class and complex, this wine should drink nicely for 15 or more years. Robert Parker

Crunchy, sweet red berry fruit aromas with ripe cassis and plum notes in the background intermingled with cedar spice. On the palate, bold, mouth-filling tannins balance full bodied, ripe flavours with a core of sweet blackberry fruit. Harmonious and elegant on the finish. Drink 2017 ¿ 2020.