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Leoville Las Cases 2012

St Julien, Second Growth

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12 75cl Bottle Case 6 £670 per Case Cases [Add to shopping basket]
Tasting Notes

The seriously endowed 2012 Las Cases exhibits a dense purple color as well as surprisingly sweet tannin and a forwardness that one does not normally find at this address. Medium to full-bodied with beautiful black currant, graphite, crushed rock and subtle oaky notes, it possesses lots of minerality and precision, impressive power, a rich mid-palate (which sets it apart from other St.-Juliens), and a long finish. It appears this beauty will be drinkable in 5-6 years, and last for 25 or more.

Score: 93 - 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2043 26 April 2013

Black crimson. Angular and savoury. Appetising above all. Not deep, nor sweet. Even slightly skinny. Very vibrato with the vintage character. Not one of the standouts of the vintage. Too angular.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2038 23 April 2013

Displays a solid core of plum, blackberry and cassis, lined with roasted apple wood and backed by a hint of ganache and briar. Shows excellent integration overall, with a serious iron note buried on the finish. A rock-solid version for this vintage.

Score: 93 - 96

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013

A structured and powerful Las Cases. It really grabs you and makes you take note. Yet there is polish and refinement in the texture. Full body, with intense tannins and long, lively finish. The fruit acid balance is very pretty.

Score: 94 - 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013