Description
Robert Parker: Having previously rated it nearly perfect, I was
apprehensive of a letdown about tasting the 1996 Leoville Las Cases
once it had been bottled, but that concern was quickly dismissed
once I put my nose in the glass. 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. The black/purple color is followed by a spectacular nose
of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grille, and minerals. It is
powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated
tannin, massive concentration, yet no hint of heaviness or
disjointedness. As this wine sits in the glass it grows in stature
and richness. It is a remarkable, seamless, palate-staining, and
extraordinarily elegant wine – the quintessential St.-Julien.
Despite the sweetness of the tannin, I would recommend cellaring
this wine for 7-8 years.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 1996
- Producer: Chateau Leoville Las Cases
- Region: Bordeaux / Saint Julien, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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