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18 Rene Gabriel
78 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 % Cabernet Franc, 10 % Merlot. 38 hl/ha. Tiefdunkles Granat, satt in der Mitte, lila Rand. Berauschendes Bouquet, viel Dörrfrüchte, getrocknete Bananen, Tahiti-Vanillstängel, Kandisnoten, Caramel und frisch gekochten Brombeerengelée, darin auch einen Hauch Orangeat zeigend und feinste Kräuternuancen. Im Gaumen füllig, aussen fett innen weich, reife Tannine, die Frucht ist süss und weist einen beerig-reifen Ton auf, rote Grütze im Nachklang der eine fein röstige Note zeigt. Der Entscheid diesen Wein in 65 % neuem Holz auszubauen scheint dem Potential genau angepasst. Auch wenn wir diesem Wein momentan «nur» 18/20 verleihen ist er doch mit Barton der fraglos beste Cru in der Appellation Saint Julien. warten (2016 - 2035)
94 Wine Spectator
This is loaded for the vintage, with layer upon layer of crushed blackberry, fig paste and mulled black currant offset by smoldering tobacco, charcoal and anise notes. The finish is all iron and roasted earth for now, with the density to be among the longest-lived wines of the vintage. Best from 2013 through 2023. 14,583 cases made. –JM<br/> <br/>.
93 Robert Parker
The 2008 Léoville Las Cases is composed of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet colored, it slowly unfurls to reveal compelling scents of Morello cherries, black raspberries, stewed plums and cassis with hints of dried Provence herbs, mocha, underbrush and charcoal, plus a lively waft of eucalyptus. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating black fruit layers with loads of bright herbal and minty sparks, supported by grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and savory.
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Château Léoville Las Cases
Globally recognized as the finest of the Médoc Super Seconds, Château Léoville Las Cases oftentimes outperforms the First Growths. This substantial estate spreads across the gravelly-clay soils with 98-hectares of vines unfolding beside the Saint-Julien village. The château has remained under the Delon family’s reign since the late 19th century. Léoville Las Cases is the largest but not the sole property of Jean-Hubert Delon, the family also owns two other châteaux, Potensac in Médoc and Nénin in Pomerol. These powerful Saint-Julien wines are Cabernet Sauvignon dominated blends with 18 months of new-oak barrel aging. The innovative vinification methods, specifically the use of lower-temperature fermentation gives the wines a Léoville Las Cases flair – adding rich and exotic aromas. This quality-attentive winery produces the Grand Vin from only the greatest terroirs, making the wine an imitable Bordeaux.