Red Wines Winecom | 2009 Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Description

Robert Parker (96-100): “The 2009 Is One Of The Greatest Leoville Las Cases I Have Ever Tasted, Which Is Saying Something Given The Many Compelling Wines That Have Been Made At This Estate. A Final Blend Of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, And 9% Cabernet Franc Has Resulted In A Wine That Appears To Be A Hypothetical Blend Of The 1982, 1986, And 1996. Its 13.8% Alcohol Is Perhaps The Only Thing That Sets It Apart From Those Vintages, Which Had Nearly A Full Percentage Point Less. The High Alcohol Is Barely Noticeable In This 2009, Which Boasts An Inky/Purple Color, Monumental Concentration, And Great Clarity And Purity Of Creme De Cassis, Black Cherry, Spice Box, Graphite, And Wet Rock Characteristics. Extremely Full-Bodied With A Boatload Of Sweet Tannin Nearly Concealed By The Wine-S Power, Glycerin, And Awesome Fruit Concentration, This Intense Effort Never Tastes Heavy Or Tiring. This Remarkable St.-Julien Should Be Accessible In 3-4 Years, And Will Evolve For 40-50. (Tasted Once.) Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot Taste: Dryalcohol Content: 13,5% Vol.