Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1986

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Classification Dèuxieme Cru Classé
Type Red
Brand Chateau Leoville Las Cases
Vintage 1986
Country France
Region Bordeaux, St. Julien
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume 0,75
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect
Drinkable -2025
Stock 0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (99)

The late Michel Delon always thought that this was the greatest vintage he had produced. We often tasted it side by side with the 1982, because I always preferred the latter vintage. Of course, the two vintages are quite different in style, with the 1986 a monument to classicism, with great tannin, extraordinary delineation, and a huge, full-bodied nose of sweet, ripe cassis fruit intermixed with vanilla, melon, fruitcake, and a multitude of spices. The wine has always been phenomenally concentrated, yet wonderfully fresh and vigorous. The wine still seems young, yet it is hard to believe it is not close to full maturity. It is a great example of Leoville Las Cases, and another compelling reason to take a serious look at the top Cabernet Sauvignon-based Medocs of 1986.

Winespectator (95)

Firm and focused, with beautifully articulated currant, raspberry and nutmeg aromas and flavors; very supple for such a lean-textured Bordeaux. Approaching drinkability, but it can use until 2000 to soften

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.


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