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LOT 508

Lot 508

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1996 (2) WS 92 WA 98

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1996 (2) WS 92 WA 98
Lot 508 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1996

Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked labels. 2 x scuffed capsules.

A profound Leoville Las Cases, it is one of the great modern day wines of Bordeaux. This wine's hallmark remains a sur-maturite (over-ripeness) of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Yet the wine has retained its intrinsic classicism, symmetry, and profound potential for complexity and elegance. The black/purple color is followed by a spectacular nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grille, and minerals. It is powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated tannin, massive concentration, yet no hint of heaviness or disjointedness. As this wine sits in the glass it grows in stature and richness. It is a remarkable, seamless, palate-staining, and extraordinarily elegant wine - the quintessential St.-Julien. Despite the sweetness of the tannin, I would recommend cellaring this wine for 7-8 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035. WS 92 WA 98

2 bts.    per lot $600 - $800

Realised: $1,452

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