2013 Leoville-Las Cases (St-Julien)
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Classification
Medoc second growths 2nd 2eme
Score
92-94 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2014
92-93 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2014
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The Grand Vin is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc that includes 9.5% pressed wine and delivers 31hl/ha. It was picked between 2 and 17 October. It has a very classic Leoville Las-Cases bouquet with tobacco-scented black fruit that opens nicely during the time I spend chatting to Jean-Hubert Delon. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, again, a much more fresh and classic take on Las-Cases reminiscent of 1980s vintages such as the 1983 or 1988. Just add `gentleman`s club`. Tasted April 2014. 92-94 points
James Suckling
This is really racy with ultra-fine tannins. Pretty mint, currants and blackberries. Fresh and full-bodied, with firm tannins and a long, intense finish. Finesse and texture. Tannic backbone.92-93 points