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Leoville Las Cases 2012 (750ML)
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The vintage 2012 was characterized by a slow, late growth cycle due to a very cool and wet spring. The budburst was spread out over time and created a variation in the stages of development that was to be partially evened out by the dry, sunny period that began in mid-July. The color change and ripening occurred in ideal weather conditions that continued through to harvest-time. The grapes remained perfectly healthy despite rainy spells during picking. It is fruity and expressive on the nose with nice floral notes and cherry, these aromatic elements elegantly blend with oak notes. The palate gives an impression of remarkable freshness with a full and generous fruit and excellent structure. Cabernet Sauvignon 74%, Merlot 15% & Cabernet Franc 11%
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
St. Julien
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
95 Points
95 Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: "Wafting from the glass with aromas of rich berries, plums, loamy soil, baking spices and pencil shavings, the 2012 Léoville Las Cases is medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, with impressive concentration for the vintage, supple tannins and a charming, enveloping profile. Seamless and beautifully integrated, at age 10, this quintessential classic is already surprisingly approachable, though of course it still has several decades of graceful evolution ahead of it." 08/22
James Suckling
93 Points
93 Points, James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com: "So pure on the nose with aromas of blackcurrants, raspberries and licorice. Hints of stones. Full body, polished yet chewy tannins and a long and racy finish. Layered tannins. Citrusy undertones. Bright acidity. Better in 2019." 02/15
Wine Spectator
94 Points
94 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "This is very tight at this early stage, with a wall of smoldering charcoal holding the core of dark plum, blackberry paste and cassis in reserve. The sleek finish shows admirable length and a mouthwatering echo of iron. This harnesses the austerity of the vintage to its advantage, and should unwind slowly in the cellar. Best from 2018 through 2030. 10,000 cases made." 03/15
Wine Enthusiast
96 Points
96 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast: "This combines considerable power and concentration with rich, impressive fruits. It has both style and elegance, with density to give it great aging potential. The tannins are firm while also having a velvet texture. The wine, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, is for serious aging. Drink from 2025." 05/15
Jeb Dunnuck
95 Points
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com: "Standing out for its sheer purity and class, the 2012 Leoville-Las Cases is about as seamless as they come, with medium to full-bodied richness, fabulous notes of crème de cassis, cedary spice, plums, spice and wood smoke, with its oak component pushed well into the background. While not a blockbuster, it is impeccably balanced, with a full, layered mid-palate, building tannin and a rock-solid finish. Give this straight up classy 2012 4-5 years in the cellar and enjoy bottles over the following two decades or more." 01/18
Neal Martin
93 Points
93 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous:"The 2012 Léoville–Las Cases has a very fragrant bouquet of raspberry, wild strawberry and cedar aromas, all lively and focused; touches of potpourri develop in the glass. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins matched with a fine bead of acidity. This is one of the more elegant Las Cases wines in recent years, nicely poised, offering succulent red berry fruit mixed with spice and white pepper toward the cohesive finish. Excellent. This is a very fine Las Cases and certainly the youngest and most approachable. Tasted at the château." 09/19
