90-94 / 100
Noncontractual photograph
Info Vintage difficult to read
Label Slightly damaged
Vintage | Wine 1993 |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Leoville Las Cases |
Country | France |
The Château Léoville Las Cases is a french estate located in Saint Julien Beychevelle in Gironde. It is a second classified growth in Médoc classification of 1855.
Jean-Hubert Delon is not lacking in passion nor discipline. The vintages who marched during the past quarter century testify for him. In the Saint-Julien appellation, whether the wines are from in important vintage or a less significant one, they are without a doubt amongst the best. A property absolutely exemplary in the Bordeaux region. The largest of the three Léoville is certainly the greatest in quality and, in the opinion of many, it should be among the first growths. Michel Delon, the "Lord" as he was known, is largely responsible for this recognition.
Since 1976, when he succeeded his father, he worked to reconstruct the drainage of land, to modernize and expand the winery, monitor the performance of its vines. He had this deep attachment to land and work values. His son Jean-Hubert took over in 2000, following his disparition. Las Cases is a typical Saint-Julien of rare nobility of expression and has a breathtaking structure.
>> See all the crus classés in Médoc classification
Châteauneuf du Pape
Pauillac
Saint Julien
Moulis-en-Medoc
CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION Magnum 1993
Pessac Leognan
Saint Emilion
JOLY N. Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 1993
Savennières
Moulis
Margaux
(09-2007)
(06-2003) Red. Good intensity. Unified. Nice. Fruity. Fresh. A note of alcohol. Soft at the attack, it evolves roundly, juicily and tastily. The wine is a little austere (Las Cases) at the end, even if it lasts a long time. A round note maintains it but it remains firm.