Lot 633
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES 1989 (1)
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2000 (3) 98 WA
Lot 633 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES 1989 (1)Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2000 (3)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
Along with the Medoc first growths, Leoville Barton, Chateau Montrose, Sociando Mallet, and a handful of other producers, Leoville Las Cases continues to make a wine meant for very long-term cellaring. When I did my earlier tastings of the 2000, my projected maturity dates were 2012-2040, but it is looking more like 2020-2050. This full-bodied blend of nearly 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.4% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc still has a youthful ruby/purple color, notes of graphite, kirsch liqueur, black currants, and lead pencil shavings, with good acidity, the tell-tale purity, layered ripeness and intensity, and a profound finish. Drink: 2020-2050 98 WA
4 bts. per lot $1,400 - $1,700