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18 Rene Gabriel
74 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 15 % Merlot, 11 % Cabernet Franc. 33 hl/ha. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Sehr delikat, ja schon fast beruhigend im ersten Ansatz, eine ganz zarte süsse Schicht aussen im Nasenbild zeigend, innen sind parfümierte, rote Beeren, florale Noten und Cassis drin. Sehr elegant im Gaumen, feine Tannine, wieder eine schon fast zarte Süsse zeigend, die kommt wohl von den Gerbstoffen her, wirkt sehr feminin und zeigt im langen Finale dann eine dezent kernig-weisspfeffrige Rasse. Erinnert mich stark an den 1999er-Las-cases und der hat sich ja zu einem ganz tollen Spass-Bordeaux gemausert.
94 Wine Spectator
This is very tight at this early stage, with a wall of smoldering charcoal holding the core of dark plum, blackberry paste and cassis in reserve. The sleek finish shows admirable length and a mouthwatering echo of iron. This harnesses the austerity of the vintage to its advantage, and should unwind slowly in the cellar. Best from 2018 through 2030. 10,000 cases made. –JM
93 Robert Parker
The bigger sister or brother of Le Petit Lion, depending on your point of view, the 2012 Leoville Las Cases has gorgeous minerality, plenty of blueberry and blackcurrant fruit that is super-pure, an opaque ruby/purple color, medium body and firm structured, slightly austere personality. This wine is built for the long-term. A blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc, it attained 13.5% alcohol, which is substantial for a 2012 Médoc. It has depth and richness, but also a boatload of tannin. Forget it for 8-10 years and drink over the following 15-20.<br/>
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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.