Ch. Leoville Las Cases, 1996, Bordeaux
AED 1,650
2 in stock
“Now at 20 years, it has evolved into an absolutely stunning Saint Julien, clearly one of the best wines from the estate this decade. The bouquet is beautifully defined with intense black cherries, cedar, mint and a touch of oyster shell that seems to gain intensity in the glass. The palate is seamless from start to finish, extraordinarily pure, the 70% new oak totally assimilated of course, impressive weight and power allied with genuine finesse and tension towards the silky smooth finish. It stands as one of the best wines of the vintage without one iota of doubt and it will last 30-40 years without problem. You might call it “proper Claret.” You might call it “delicious.” Wine Advocate #227
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Producer
Château Léoville Las Cases, 2ème Cru Classé
Vintage
1986
Origin
France
Region
Bordeaux
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon: 70%, Cabernet Franc: 16%, Merlot: 14%
Size
750ml
Robert Parker
98
Alcohol Content
13-14%
Drinking Window
Now-2050
Closure
Cork
Style Guide
Full bodied, Dry, 13%
Ch. Leoville Las Cases, 1996, Bordeaux
AED 1,650
2 in stock
“Now at 20 years, it has evolved into an absolutely stunning Saint Julien, clearly one of the best wines from the estate this decade. The bouquet is beautifully defined with intense black cherries, cedar, mint and a touch of oyster shell that seems to gain intensity in the glass. The palate is seamless from start to finish, extraordinarily pure, the 70% new oak totally assimilated of course, impressive weight and power allied with genuine finesse and tension towards the silky smooth finish. It stands as one of the best wines of the vintage without one iota of doubt and it will last 30-40 years without problem. You might call it “proper Claret.” You might call it “delicious.” Wine Advocate #227
Read More
Producer
Château Léoville Las Cases, 2ème Cru Classé
Vintage
1986
Origin
France
Region
Bordeaux
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon: 70%, Cabernet Franc: 16%, Merlot: 14%
Size
750ml
Robert Parker
98
Alcohol Content
13-14%
Drinking Window
Now-2050
Closure
Cork
Style Guide
Full bodied, Dry, 13%
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Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Gregor Jagermeister
90 pts Given the quality of the Crianza I really was delighted to find this Reserva, needs way more time to fully flower however, still very enjoyable for me now. The Crianza is ready now, but this shows sleeping intensity and great future potential and longevity, wait a few years however.
Typical earthy red fruit with good use of oak, dusty vanilla. Weighty, full with a long finish, it will be a star in the future.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.