Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2005

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Classification Dèuxieme Cru Classé
Type Red
Brand Chateau Leoville Las Cases
Vintage 2005
Country France
Region Bordeaux, St. Julien
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume 0,75
Condition Perfect
Label Perfect
Drinkable 2018-2040
Stock 0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Another titanic effort from the Delon family, the 2005 Leoville Las Cases is probably the greatest wine made at this estate since Jean-Hubert Delon’s father produced the 1986 and 1996. Only 37% of the production made it into the 2005, a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with less than 13% Merlot and Cabernet Franc. An inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by reticent aromatics that, with considerable coaxing, offer up subtle notes of toasty vanillin intermixed with lead pencil shavings, wet rocks, and enormously ripe, intense black cherry and creme de cassis. The wine hits the palate with a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel as well as enormous extract, concentration, and purity. This ageless, monumental claret requires a minimum of 15-20 years to approach maturity, and should last for a half century. It is about as classic a Leoville Las Cases as one will find.

Winespectator (100)

This is breathtaking. Black in color, with incredible aromas of crushed blackberry, mineral, licorice and lead pencil. Full-bodied, with a mind-blowing texture of seamless tannins that coat every millimeter of the palate. Goes on and on, with licorice, currant and flowers. Time will tell if it?s better than the 2000.

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.


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