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Léoville Las Cases 2012 37.50cl

2eme Grand Cru Classé | St. Julien | Bordeaux | Francia
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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.
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
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/>
93 James Suckling
So pure on the nose with aromas of blackcurrants, raspberries and licorice. Hints of stones. Full body, polished yet chewy tannins and a long and racy finish. Layered tannins. Citrusy undertones. Bright acidity. Better in 2019.
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Château Léoville Las Cases
Universalmente riconosciuto come il più bel Super Second del Médoc, Château Léoville Las Cases spesso supera i Premier Cru. Questa proprietà considerevole si estende su terreni ghiaioso-argillosi con 98 ettari di viti, vicino al paese di Saint-Julien. Lo Château è rimasto di proprietà della famiglia Delon fino alla fine del XIX secolo. Léoville Las Cases è la più grande tra le proprietà di Jean-Hubert Delon; la famiglia possiede altri due Château, Potensac a Médoc e Nénin a Pomerol. Questi potenti vini di Saint-Julien sono assemblaggi a predominanza Cabernet Sauvignon, invecchiati in botti di rovere nuove per 18 mesi. I metodi di vinificazione innovativi, in particolare l'uso della fermentazione a bassa temperatura, conferiscono ai vini lo stile Léoville Las Cases, aggiungendo aromi ricchi ed esotici. Questa cantina attenta alla qualità produce il Grand Vin solo dai più grandi terroir, rendendo il vino un Bordeaux inimitabile.