Appreciating a great estate like Leoville-Las Cases is like appreciating a great work of art. It's done slowly, thoughtfully and with profound pleasure. While 1997 wasn't a profound vintage in and of itself, Cab-dominant Leoville sings. It's still fresh and elegant with notes of steeped blackberry, black currant, graphite and violets. Medium-bodied with well-integrated, caressing tannins, notes of iodine and forest floor. The finish is lengthy, stately and graceful.
Appreciating a great estate like Leoville-Las Cases is like appreciating a great work of art. It's done slowly, thoughtfully and with profound pleasure. While 1997 wasn't a profound vintage in and of itself, Cab-dominant Leoville sings. It's still fresh and elegant with notes of steeped blackberry, black currant, graphite and violets. Medium-bodied with well-integrated, caressing tannins, notes of iodine and forest floor. The finish is lengthy, stately and graceful.
Aug 1st, 2014
Definitely on its way out/down, but still a powerful Bordeaux with good fruit, noted radon and cassis, tanned leather and tobacco notes. I waited too long on this one, but still quaffable and a good drop!!
Definitely on its way out/down, but still a powerful Bordeaux with good fruit, noted radon and cassis, tanned leather and tobacco notes. I waited too long on this one, but still quaffable and a good drop!!
Apr 17th, 2023
Not the best year for Bordeaux's but this one continues to hold up well albeit a bit dirty....round structure easy to drink, but drink now, don't hold on to this vintage too much longer.
Not the best year for Bordeaux's but this one continues to hold up well albeit a bit dirty....round structure easy to drink, but drink now, don't hold on to this vintage too much longer.
Jul 10th, 2015
My fav Bordeaux producer, albeit a 2nd growth according to the 1855 classification, a 1st growth in my book!
My fav Bordeaux producer, albeit a 2nd growth according to the 1855 classification, a 1st growth in my book!
Mar 15th, 2014
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
