Private cellar note · friend view
2016 Ch. Marsau, Cotes de Francs
Past peakAll goneVivino community 3.8/5
Ch. Marsau is an excellent little property in the Côtes de Francs producing delicious wines. Owned by the famed Chadronnier family of Dourthe, a large negotiant in Bordeaux - Marsau has been heralded by Robert Parker as "The Petrus of the Côtes de Francs". Lying at the top of a hill, north-east of the village of Francs, the vineyards benefit from an excellent microclimate with exceptional sunshine hours. The soils are predominantly clay which suits the Merlot grape variety, with which 85% of the vineyards are planted. The character of the wines is of classic Right-Bank, with soft, round, elega
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2019–2024
2019Past peak2026
Best withBeef, Veal, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Vivino community
3.8/5
Vivino
Wine-Searcher aggregate (13 critics)
90/100
WS