2016 Marsau

100% Merlot. 2016 started with a wet and rainy spring, but with a somewhat unexpected sunny spell during flowering, which ensued under perfect conditions. Summer then settled in from 18 June, with plenty of bright, sunny and dry weather, all the way through to harvest. 2016 was so dry that it was on the verge of drought, until some welcome light rain in early September. Harvest 7 – 15 October. Deep ruby. Smoky and spicy on the nose with peppery black fruits. The palate is chalky and structured, perhaps too much so. Firm and fresh, lacking a little fruit density. Cool black fruits on the finish. (TP)

There’s a very bright and ripe array of dark berries and plums with an earthy edge, as well as nuances of sweetly fragrant black truffle. The palate has a very supple and fluid core of ripe dark plums with a very sleek, polished and compressed bed of tannins. Great depth and drive here through the finish. Mouthwatering, pure merlot. Try from 2023.