Château Léoville-Las-Cases Saint-Julien 2005
Bordeaux wine 2ème Grand Cru Classé
Robert Parker : 97+ points
Jancis Robinson : 18++/20
Red wine 2005
- Area : Bordeaux
- Name : Saint-Julien
- Grape variety : Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Merlot
- Structure : Ample, Complex, Deep, Length, Lush, Rich
- Families of flavor : Chocolat, Fresh fruits, Licorice, Minerals, Spices, Vanille
- Conservation : A boire jusqu'en 2035 et plus
- Temperature of service : 16-17°
- Mets/wines agreements : Canard sauce aux truffes, Epaule d'agneau braisée, Pigeon rôti aux cèpes
- Capacity : Bottle (0,75 L)
Description of the Château Léoville-Las-Cases
Robert Parker : 97 points
"This is a prodigious effort. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc (only 37% of the crop qualified for Las Cases), this dense ruby/purple wine has a stunningly pure bouquet of dark fruit, wet rocks, graphite, and subtle background toast/vanillin. Full-bodied, masculine, and very deep and concentrated, this titanic effort is at least 8-10 years away from its plateau of maturity. The Delon family have produced another legend. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2050."
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