Classification | Dèuxieme Cru Classé |
Type | Red |
Producer | Chateau Leoville Las Cases |
Vintage | 2013 |
Country | France |
Main region | Bordeaux |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Alcohol % | 13% |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2034 |
Stock | 0 |
The 2013 Leoville-Las Cases has perhaps one of the most understated bouquets for this estate in recent years. I do not mean that in a bad sense, after all, this was a vintage whereby it would be foolish to push too much. It gently unfolds with blackberry, bilberry and a light marine influence - iodine, a hint of black olive. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, nicely balanced with a saline note that comes through towards the finish. I appreciate the cohesiveness and refinement of this Leoville-Las Cases, certainly one of the best Médocs of this difficult vintage..
This has a rounded feel at first, with plum, blackberry and raspberry coulis flavors carried by supple tannins. Slowly and surely, a brooding charcoal note emerges through the finish, adding grip while a lingering iron detail lengthens the spine. This really stretches out in the glass, maintaining superior focus.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.
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