Lot 485
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2010 (1) WA 96+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2011 (1) WA 93+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2010 (1) WA 98+
Lot 485 Details
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2010 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
The 2010 is a quintessentially elegant, classic wine of Bordeaux – firm, rigid, perhaps slightly lighter than most of the other St.-Juliens, but stylish, potentially complex, and reminiscent of the style of the 1986, but more concentrated and powerful. It is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc with a normal pH of 3.56. It was raised in 75% new oak and the alcohol came to 13.7%. This wine displays loads of black currants, cedar wood and vanillin, but needs a good 7-8 years of cellaring, if not much longer. It should last for 30+ years. February 2013 Drink: 2020-2050 WA 96+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2011 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
scuffed label
WA 93+
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2010 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
The wine out distances both Leoville Las Cases and Leoville Barton, but all three of them are compelling efforts. Full-bodied, dense purple in color, with floral notes intermixed with blackberries, cassis, graphite and spring flowers, this full-bodied, legendary effort is long and opulent, with wonderfully abundant yet sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate and a thrilling, nearly one-minute finish. This spectacular effort from Poyferre that should drink well for 30+ years. February 2013 WA 98+