[Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2015]
Robert Parker rating: 98+/100
Chateau Leoville Las Cases is located on the border of Saint Julien and Pauillac, facing the first-growth estate Chateau Latour.The estate covers an area of 98 hectares, with soil consisting of deep sandy gravel and clay gravel as the subsoil, and a typical Saint Julien soil structure with a layer of gravel from the fourth century as the topsoil.The average age of the vines is 40 years, with a planting density of 8,600 plants per hectare.Among the many prestigious estates in Bordeaux, the quality of Château Léoville Las Cases has earned it the title of "super second growth," and Robert Parker has long placed Château Léoville Las Cases in his list of first growths.
The violet-colored Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2015 has a slightly closed aroma, revealing scents of blackcurrants, dried blueberries, and Black Forest cake, with hints of licorice, violet, and Indian spices, along with a touch of earthiness.The body is medium to full and rich, solid like a brick house, with tight, mature tannins that are velvety smooth, seamless freshness, and a long, spicy finish.
Grape varieties:85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Merlot
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