Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2012


4.2 sterren - 3 professionele reviews
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Classificatie Dèuxieme Cru Classé
Wijnsoort Rood
Producent Chateau Leoville Las Cases
Jaar 2012
Land Frankrijk
Streek Bordeaux, St. Julien
Druif Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Inhoud 0,75
Conditie Uit originele houten kist
Etiket Perfect
Voorraad 0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The seriously endowed 2012 Las Cases exhibits a dense purple color as well as surprisingly sweet tannin and a forwardness that one does not normally find at this address. Medium to full-bodied with beautiful black currant, graphite, crushed rock and subtle oaky notes, it possesses lots of minerality and precision, impressive power, a rich mid-palate (which sets it apart from other St.-Juliens), and a long finish. It appears this beauty will be drinkable in 5-6 years, and last for 25 or more.

One of the best, if not the finest wines made in St.-Julien in 2012 is Jean-Hubert Delon’s famed Leoville Las Cases. A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, it tips the scales at 13.5% alcohol, which is interesting given the fact that its next door neighbor, Latour, only hit 12.8%. Delon said rot was no problem in their well-drained, gravelly vineyards (which are of first-growth quality in fact if not in name).

Winespectator (88)

Score: 86-89
Iron-tinged and pure, with bright cherry and damson plum notes receiving a floral lift on the finish. Not big, but focused and precise.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.


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