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9.3

The 1985 Lafite-Rothschild is only a modest success in the context of the vintage. Here, it is totally outclassed by the 1985 Las Cases. Light, slightly loose-knit red berry fruit on the nose is complemented by warm gravel and smoky aromas, though it lacks a bit of energy. The palate is nicely balanced, not powerful but focused, with adequate freshness. As mentioned in my previous tasting note, this has dispensed with some density in recent years, and if your expectations are modest, it remains enjoyable. Tasted at Hameau de Barbaron in Burgundy. (Neal Martin Vinous, December 2019)
— 7 years ago

Jeff Loo

9.4

Beautifully aged Rose Champagne drank in Bordeaux at Leoville Las Cases during dinner. Wish I could have enjoyed more than a couple of sips. Even when not drinking, wines like this should be at least sipped! — 7 years ago

Antonio Claudio Tarre

9.4

A wine that is drinking superbly at the moment, the 2008 Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets, 1er Cru, from Domaine l'arlot has a complex nose of violets, mushrooms and forest floor. In the mouth, the wine is round and savoury. Differences respected, it gave the Leoville las Cases 2003, that we drank afterwards, a run for its money. — 8 years ago

Patrick Derdeyn

9.2

The final bordeaux I tried in this night. Nothing stood out here, nice wine but this and the lynch bages were overshadowed by the las cases in my opinion. — 9 years ago

John Van Trijp

9.6

En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux — 9 years ago

Jeffrey Lew

9.8

@Jason Chang @Martin G Rivard Aiiiiight, let's see what the fuss is about. Santa and JC handing out dimes like they are free... Dam this is good shit. Drinking like its a 05 not an 89 with softer tannins and great acidity. Awesome wine. Piled up against 89 Mouton, 89 La Cons, 82 Las Cases and a few others this was my 2nd place. 98+. — 10 years ago

John Ruvolo

9.2

Fantastic Bordeaux - wow. Earthy. Really paired well with the steak for two. Grass-Fed. — 10 years ago

with Lauren

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.9

Tasted blind... And guessed it was 2009 Leoville Las Cases! This is a powerhouse and more proof that vintage charts are made to be defied by over achievers. This is all potential... If you buy it, bury it deep in the cellar! — 11 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

This is a single vineyard wine las piedras vineyard only 100 cases one ton per acre 20 months in new French oak — 12 years ago

Michael Hildbold

9.9

1995 Bordeaux tasting- La Mission, Cht Margaux, Pichon Lalande, Lafleur, Mouton, La Lagune. Not pictured- Leoville-Las-Cases, Latour, Cheval Blanc, Haut-Brion, and Yquem. — 12 years ago

Ron R

9.6

Mon dieu! Opened too early. Exceptional, but still requires another 3 years in the bottle. Tannic monster, but revealing it pedigree. So pristine and precise. A first growth in all but the designation.... — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie and Mo

Andy Tam

8.9

Pear, peach, lime. Fresh tonic with bit of grapefruit. Welcome drink for Chateau Leoville Las Cases — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.3

More gravitas and oomph than the Las Cases but a smidge less inviting. Still presenting substantial tannins but the fruit gets a foot in the water and shines with dark cherry, iron and soil. — 8 years ago

Mike Ancuta

8.9

Delon family (Las Cases, Potensac) Great Pomerol for the price. 2014 is accessible in its youth. Little bit of a modern approach, but still has some nice tannin structure. — 9 years ago

Stas Medvedev

9.3

Deep ruby color with brick rim. Well developed wine with vibrant rich aromas of fruits, wood, trufel, spices and tertiary notes: gouache color. Invisible tannins. Elegant, balanced complex wine. Château Nenin is considered one of the better wines in Pomerol. Estate belongs to Delon since 1997 (owns Château Potensac & 2nd growth Château Leoville-Las Cases). 32 ha vineyard: Merlot 78%, CabFr 21%, CabS 1%. Château Nénin is the epitome of a great Pomerol "vin de garde" (wine for laying down). Rating 4,3/5 — 10 years ago

Yianni Stone

10

5L- wedding wine bias — 10 years ago

with Michael, Haley and 2 others

Michael Horkay

9.3

Made by Mr Smith I should have added this wine maker to my list of special producers. This wine reminded me of a great Las Cases from saint julien. Silky and delicious with wood fully integrated and enough acid to take this abort decade this wine was profound and reminded me of the relationship I was having with my glass the entire time the bottle was open. — 11 years ago

Matt Forester

9.3

1995 Leoville Barton. 3rd place behind an '03 Las Cases and an '03 Poyferre in a recent St. Julien tasting. — 12 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Named after the dom's wife 2000 cases per year from their estate vineyards sees some new oak they own 50% of all the carmenere in chile. A very rich Chardonnay with lots of complexity 14 wineries 27 winemakers 3400 employees lemon drop candy they are launching a devils collection Excellent — 12 years ago

Kimberly Charles

9.7

2010 Bokisch Tempranillo another Iberian charmer Las Cerezas & Liberty Oaks blackberries, cocoa, & spices ...small dose of Graciano. Great acidity, med + tannins 14.5% ABV 570 cases — 13 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Sorry, short notes on this one. I had to get to Cape Point Vineyards.

This might be their most famous wine. Here is some history of this wine over the centuries. Napoleon Bonaparte had as much as 1,126 liters (297 gallons) of Constantia wine shipped in wooden casks each year to Longwood House, his home in exile on St Helena from 1815 until his death in 1821. The Count de las Cases reported that, on his deathbed, Napoleon refused everything offered to him but a glass of Constantia wine.

In Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen's character Mrs Jennings recommends a little Constantia for "its healing powers on a disappointed heart"

In Charles Dickens' last (and unfinished) novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Constantia wine is served to the reverend Septimus by his mother.

My quick notes. They make several passes through the vineyard waiting for the perfect raisinated grapes. The body is, thick, sticky and sweet. Marmalade, both peach types, apricot, nut skins, dried pineapple, lots of residual sugar, great acidity and a rich, sweet, well balanced polished finish. Not entirely different than Sauternes. Thick D’Yquem of South Africa.

Photos of; the Klien Constantia Estate vines with the mountains painting the background, the door to Duggies Dungeon, horizontal stainless settling tanks and the fruit of this wine in its raisinated picking state. — 7 years ago

John Del Bello

9.8

One of the most stunning & beautiful wines I've ever enjoyed, and I've tasted many of the worlds best wines over last 30 years. A 1966 Leoville Las Cases is a close #2, a 1982 Mouton Rothchild, 1989 Pinchon- Longueville, 1997 Masseto, 1997 Insignia, 1997 Dominus, 2001 Termanthia, 2003 Clos de Papes... — 8 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.2

Wish we gave this a bit of more air. But this was remarkably refined for new world Syrah. Gamey iron notes, which rich yet supple fruit, and great vanilla spice notes. I expect this will be even better in 5-10 years, but at 22 cases produced will be hard to find and harder to keep a cork in. — 8 years ago

with Scott

Jim Westby

9.0

1994 vintage. Wonderful texture. Rustic (not Leoville las Cases), but who cares. Some spiky acidity. Time still in hand nevertheless. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

From the technical team at Leoville Las Cases. It's just starting to hit it's stride. Ripe dark chocolate blackberries, dark cherries & raspberries, strawberries, mocha coffee, rich dark wet earth, strong dark minerals, vanilla, leather, dry grass, good acidity & balance and a good finish that will only get better. Can't wait to try in another 5 years, again in 10 and God willing in 20. — 10 years ago

Jason Koh

9.7

This inky concentrated blend of cab sauv/franc is so suave, smooth straight out of bottle, which is amazing for such a a young bottle. Loved every sip, from the initial encounter 'til the wine evolved an hour after the uncorking. Reminded me of a 1990 Ch. Leoville Las Cases, a second growth Bordeaux which throws punches way above its weight class and coming from me, a truly high complement for a Napa cab blend. — 10 years ago

Chris Erkel

9.3

Scored a couple of more cases today after being on allocation. So consistent and full of do many great flavors. Can't beat this Pinot — 11 years ago

Bill Bender

9.1

Time to put the big boy pants on. Reminiscent of a Bordeaux-say an '86 Leoville Las Cases. Very mature cab, not complex but oh so pleasing. — 12 years ago

Jason Koh

9.7

Not as mind-bendingly delicous as the '90 Leoville Las Cases, for my palate, but still so darn tasty. — 12 years ago