Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2005

Description

A stunningly complex and complete nose of flowers, dark fruits, and minerals. Very perfumed and subtle at the same time. The palate is full, yet tight and powerful with perfect tannins and a long, long finish. The quality of the tannins is phenomenal, please leave this alone for ten years. Pull the cork in 2020. (jamessuckling.com,June 1, 2011)

Tasting Notes

This is a prodigious effort. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc (only 37% of the crop qualified for Las Cases), this dense ruby/purple wine has a stunningly pure bouquet of dark fruit, wet rocks, graphite, and subtle background toast/vanillin. Full-bodied, masculine, and very deep and concentrated, this titanic effort is at least 8-10 years away from its plateau of maturity. The Delon family have produced another legend. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2050+. Drink Date: 2023-2050. Score - 97+. (Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com, June 28, 2015)

Tags

Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Full-bodied & Firm, Full-bodied & Smooth, Red Wine, Wine, XD - Extra Dry