Chateau Leoville Las Cases - Saint Julien 2017 1.5L

"The 2017 Léoville Las-Cases was picked between 15 September and 4 October, cropped at 37hl/ha and as usual, comes from the oldest vines that average around 50-years old. This year there is 13.28° alcohol. It is matured in 90% new oak and contains 7.5% vin de presse. It has a very clean and precise bouquet with blackberry, just a touch of blueberry, violet and a hint of bay leaf. This gains intensity with aeration but it is not as detailed as last year’s 2016. The palate is medium-bodied with more supple tannins than usual (that word is apt – there is nothing “soft” about this Saint-Julien). It has great depth with layers of black fruit laced with graphite and a pinch of white pepper, whilst it delivers fine salinity on the sappy finish. Excellent.
93-95 points" - Neal Martin, Vinous

"This is very muscular with formed and bright tannins that give the wine super drive and length. The tannins build on the finish with a lovely integration of black fruits. Serious for the vintage.
96-97 points" - James Suckling

Style / Variety: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc & 10% Merlot / Bordeaux
Region: Saint Julien, France
ABV: 13.0%
Vol: 1.5L