Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de Las Cases' in Magnum (1996)

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases
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SKU CLLC1996
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Varietal Red Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Julien
Size 1.5L
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Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc region of France. Originally the other two Leovilles, Leoville Poyferre and Leoville Barton were part of the large estate. Today Leoville Las Cases comprises over 209 acres and has been run since 1950 by the Delon Family. Currently, the estate is run by the well-known Michel Delon.

The estate stretches from Chateau Beychevelle down to Chateau Latour, and the main estate is a picturesque, enclosed 100 acre vineyard depicted on the label. The winery is established as a Second Growth vineyard.

REVIEWS
1996 Vintage

Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 98/100: "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. It is powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated tannin, massive concentration. As this wine sits in the glass it grows in stature and richness… a remarkable, seamless, the quintessential St.-Julien. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035." Tasted: 29-Oct-2016.

Jancis Robinson: "Deep dark damson colour and little sign of age. Sweet red fruit and the first touch of undergrowth. Then more cassis, a touch of mint. Lovely fine dry texture, very fine and smooth. Fresh, quite tight. Still not really ready? Very fresh and a long powerful but fresh finish. Great length. Digestible. High-percentage Cabernet vintage." When to drink: 2010 to 2030"

Jeannie Cho Lee: "Tasted blind, this wine was clearly a left bank Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux that is at its peak. The flavors are layered, savory and earthy with a dark fruit, tannic finish. Good structure for a 20 year old wine and built to last - keep another few decades without any problems." Tasted: 01-Apr-2016.

La Revue du Vin de France, 20/20 Tasted: 01-Jun-2005.

Stephen Tanzer, 96/100

Varietal:
Red Blend
Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
Saint-Julien
Size:
1.5L