This grand estate is one of the great names in wine and this is one of the stars of the vintage with its ripe, open, cassis fruit, cigar-box essence and sweet and supple palate. Drink over the next 10 years.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc. It is the largest of the 3 Leoville properties and now without doubt the leading estate in St-Julien.
Wow. Really youthful on the nose, with currant, blackberry and hints of vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of mint and fruit. Goes on for a long time. Surprisingly youthful. Give it a couple of years. So focused and beautiful. -'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Best after 2010. -JS, Wine Spectator, Score: 95
WS 95