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Leoville Las Cases 2015 (750ML)
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The 2015 was particularly hot and sunny which set off a rapid and regular budburst. All the key stages proceeded in ideal conditions: the beautiful weather at the end of May and early June allowed the flowering to take place quickly and evenly for each of the different grape varieties. The welcome rainfall at the end of July and through early August arrived just in time to allow a quick and even color change. From mid-August to harvest-time, the final ripening stages continued through alternating sunny periods and stormy rain showers. A mild month of September ensured the grapes maintained a wonderful aromatic freshness. The wine is dense, firm, and relatively straight forward, altogether long, and distinguished. The vintage offers black fruits and mineral notes. Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 6% & Cabernet Franc 9%
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
St. Julien
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Spectator
97 Points
"97 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator:"Filled with blackberry, black currant, fig and boysenberry preserve flavors, this starts off showy, but a back end of brambly grip, warm tar, and pastis-soaked apple wood emerges slowly before taking an authoritative lead on the finish. All the while, a cool charcoal note weaves in and around everything. Best from 2025 through 2045. 16,667 cases made." 3/18
Decanter
97 Points
97 Points, Jane Anson, Decanter: "The grand vin is heavily Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, as you would expect, with a touch of 80 year old Merlot and Léoville's wonderfully expressive Cabernet Franc. Aromas of cedar, cassis are slow to reveal their secrets. This is very closed right now, and the palate is inky with graphite and pencil lead notes, showing the power of the terroir here. There is a creamy edge to the tannins which eventually emerges. " 11/17
James Suckling
98 Points
98 Points, James Suckling: "Blackcurrant, blueberry and currant aromas with hints of black licorice and hot stones. Full-bodied with dense and integrated tannins and a long, long finish. It is all there and all about proportional harmony. Excellent focus and beauty. Drink in 2022." 2/18
Antonio Galloni
98 Points
98 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2015 Léoville Las Cases is simply captivating. Sumptuous, racy and explosive in the glass, the 2015 is endowed with tremendous energy from start to finish. An exotic melange of crème de cassis, graphite, menthol and licorice bursts onto the palate as the 2015 shows off its alluring personality. Spectacularly rich, dense and full-throttle, with huge tannins that are nearly buried underneath the fruit, the 2015 is an unusual Las Cases. It is also breathtakingly beautiful. Readers who can find it should not miss it. " 2/18
Wine Advocate
98+ Points
98+ Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate: "Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot, the medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Léoville Las Cases has a slightly closed nose, revealing notes of crème de cassis, baked blueberries and black forest cake with touches of licorice, violets and Indian spices plus a waft of dusty soil. The palate is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house, with firm, ripe, velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and spicy." 4/18
Wine Enthusiast
99 Points
99 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast: "This wine that comes mainly from a magnificent walled vineyard within sight of the Gironde estuary is structured and dense. Its tannins and firm character show its enormous aging potential. Powerful black fruits come from the 85% Cabernet Sauvignon in this rich, juicy wine. Drink from 2027. *Cellar Selection* " 4/18
Neal Martin
96 Points
96 Points, Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: " Bottled in July 2017, the 2015 Leoville-Las Cases is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot cropped at 39 hectoliters per hectare. It has an arresting bouquet, very intense with blackberry, blueberry and oyster shell aromas, becoming more floral with aeration with hints of crushed violet developing. This is quite a "punchy" bouquet that demands your attention. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, a fine line of acidity, very impressive tension and an involving, mineral-driven finish (you can feel the tongue tingling after the wine has departed). It will require at least a decade in bottle, but it will be worth the wait. Anticipated maturity: 2025 - 2050. " 2/18
