Deze wijn bevindt zich nog in de kelder van het Château waar de wijn nog zeker tot medio 2023 zal blijven rijpen. Deze wijn is "En Primeur" ingekocht. Nog maar 6 flessen beschikbaar vanaf 15-05-2024.
A brilliant Las Cases in 2021. Quite a savoury nose - dark chocolate covered blackcurrants, like a Black Forest gâteau as well as such signature Cabernet markers - green pepper, black pepper and mint. This is serious, not as immediately charming or expressive, but grows in stature, expanding slowly while still maintaining a tight, focussed core. Spiced on the tongue, quite marked with sharp fruit that has an almost sour tang to it. You get the Cabernet Franc spice for sure - the highest percentage ever at 15% - alongside structure, length and intention. Acidity is well balanced and the tannins are so fine. Such purity of grape characteristics and terroir markers. Classic in the absolute best sense, there’s no hiding with every detail on show and in time this will be brilliant. Ageing in 85% new barrels. 3.66pH.
Producer: Château Léoville-Las Cases
Grapes:
80% Cabernet Sauvignon
15% Cabernet Franc
5% Merlot