Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien - 2nd Grand Cru Classé
  • 75CL
95/100 W A
19/20 J R
Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 Saint-Julien
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Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 Saint-Julien

Saint-Julien - 2nd Grand Cru Classé
€280.00 tax excl. (IB)

1990 vintage: Bud break and flowering were very early and followed by a very hot and dry summer with some stormy rains at the end of August. The late season was also optimal and allowed the harvest of perfectly ripe grapes. Exceptional year!

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Format
75CL
Color
Red
Vintage
1990
ABV
13%
Packaging
No gift box
Country
France
Appellation
Saint-Julien
Classification
2nd Grand Cru Classé
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon 43% Merlot 29% Cabernet Franc 21% Petit Verdot 7%
Wine Advocate
95
Jancis Robinson
19
Référence
DC2372

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

Jancis Robinson

19 / 20

Château Léoville Las Cases

Château Léoville Las Cases, Saint-Julien - The Excellence of a Second Growth

Château Léoville Las Cases is a prestigious estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, this vineyard is renowned for its exceptional quality wines, offering remarkable elegance and depth that make each bottle a true treasure.

Primarily crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, with significant proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Château Léoville Las Cases is distinguished by its complex structure and perfect balance. On the palate, it reveals a powerful and complex bouquet of ripe black fruits, cassis, cherry, and plum, complemented by subtle notes of cedar, tobacco, chocolate, and graphite. The wine is characterized by its imposing structure, fine and well-integrated tannins, and a long, elegant finish, marked by exceptional freshness and profound minerality.

Château Léoville Las Cases is a top-tier aging wine, capable of improving and evolving magnificently over time, developing even more complex aromas and a more refined texture. It pairs perfectly with refined dishes such as grilled beef, game, or aged cheeses. For enthusiasts of grand cru wines, Château Léoville Las Cases offers an unforgettable tasting experience, embodying the essence of Bordeaux excellence.