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Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 1986 Red Wine

St Julien 2me Cru Classe

Bottle size: 75cl

Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 1986

Price:

£295.00

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Description

*** 99 Points Robert Parker ***
*** 98 Points Wine Journal ***

Reviews:
"The late Michel Delon always thought that this was the greatest vintage he had produced. We often tasted it side by side with the 1982, because I always preferred the latter vintage. Of course, the two vintages are quite different in style, with the 1986 a monument to classicism, with great tannin, extraordinary delineation, and a huge, full-bodied nose of sweet, ripe cassis fruit intermixed with vanilla, melon, fruitcake, and a multitude of spices. The wine has always been phenomenally concentrated, yet wonderfully fresh and vigorous. The wine still seems young, yet it is hard to believe it is not close to full maturity. It is a great example of Leoville Las Cases, and another compelling reason to take a serious look at the top Cabernet Sauvignon-based Medocs of 1986. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2035. Last tasted, 9/02." Bordeaux 4th Ed. Parker.

"A very sweet ripe nose of black berries, smoke, tobacco, blood orange and raspberry leaf. Great definition and poise although it is more open than the bottle bought over from the chateau in September. The palate is full-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, immense structure with acidity to cut through those dense, black fruits. Very good grip, conservative compared to the ’85 but with greater complexity than the ’82 on the finish. Tannic and sinewy, so much concentration that it does not know what to do with it all, yet very sweet on the aftertaste. Needs a lot of time, decades. Drink 2015-2040+. Tasted December 2007." Neil Martin Wine Journal

Condition

level in neck , labels lightly bin soiled.

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