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A Collector’s Dream
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Flashes of dark scarlet catch the eye. A noble presence emerges. Unashamedly extravagant, sumptuously rich. Spilling secrets held for centuries from the hidden heart of Saint-Julien.
Dark fruit and gentle tannins whisper untold stories. Of viticultural revolutions and generations of silent progress. The coolness of clay makes its presence felt from beneath gravel and white galets, speaking a language of quiet refinement.
Restraint gives way to eloquence and soulful charm. Richness and splendour are balanced by layers of deep sophistication. Le Marquis reveals smooth character and the effortless polish of a royal upbringing.
Textures, flavours and colours harmonise, mellowed by years gone by. Noble earth and woodland aromas come forward, echoes of their origins. Patience is rewarded, dreams fulfilled and memories collected.
Site
The Grand Enclos is a 55-hectare walled vineyard, first cultivated in 1604. Situated in the northernmost part of the Saint-Julien appellation, the land rises to form two mounds that slope down to the Gironde estuary. The climate is moderated by a rare proximity to the river, which protects the vines from frost and has sculpted the site over millions of years.
Soils
Beneath the iconic white stone galets on the surface lies an extraordinary diversity of soil types that create a complex “tetris” of interlocking layers. Among them is a significant proportion of treasured clay and gravel, with varying depths and degrees of compactness.