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Leoville Las Cases 2003 (750ML)
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The growth cycle began with exceptionally hot weather in March and April. In June there was rain during the blossoming, then the summer brought a real heat wave with temperatures sometimes rising above 104 F. The early September rain was then a blessing for the end of the ripening process as the vines were beginning to feel the lack of water. The wine gives subtle aromatic notes of ripe plum, and roast hints, underlined by a nice woody tone. It reveals an elegance that prevails on the velvety, smooth finish with almost silky tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 17% & Cabernet Franc 13%
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
St. Julien
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Spectator
96 Points
96 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "There's a lovely backdrop of charcoal and paving stone notes here, offset by juicy black currant, fig, melted licorice and ganache flavors. Sweet tobacco hints course through the finish, where the cold charcoal steadily turns to lit embers. Impressively maintains some austerity in this vintage.—Blind '01/'03/'05 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2017). Best from 2020 through 2040. 10,833 cases made." 2018
James Suckling
97 Points
97 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "This is more exotic and monstrous than the 2000. It is like a muscle builder, with lots of round and rich tannins and a core of dark fruits like black cherries and blueberries. Still very young, but structured and in need of five more years. Don't touch this until 2015." 04/12
Wine Advocate
96 Points
96 Points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate: "An incredibly fresh, lively 2003 (the pH is only 3.6 and the alcohol is 13.1%), this wine offers a dense ruby/purple color along with full body and a remarkable nose of black currants, kirsch, lead pencil shavings and vanilla. Opulent, full-bodied and close to full maturity, it is a seamless classic that will age for 15-20 more years. Kudos to the Delon family for such a brilliant achievement in a tricky vintage." WA 8/14.
Jeb Dunnuck
96 Points
96 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com: "The 2003 Château Léoville Las Cases comes from what is still the hottest vintage on record for Bordeaux. (Others that are close are 2006, 2011, 2018, and 2019.) A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc that hit 13.5% alcohol and a pH of 3.62 (IPT was 75), its deep ruby/plum color is followed by a terrific, almost Pauillac-like bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, freshly sharpened pencils, chocolate, violets, and a touch of chalky minerality. It builds beautifully with time in the glass and is full-bodied on the palate, offering ripe tannins, a round, expansive mouthfeel, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. Hats off to the team at Las Cases for such a gorgeous wine from a challenging vintage!" 03/21
