Ripple Restaurant in DC
Tasted Wednesday, April 26, 2017 by dcwino with 711 views
Panos organized another top Borddeaux chateau dinner. This time it was Leoville Las Cases with Domaines Delon director Pierre Graffeuille. In the past, I had found the wines of Leoville Las Cases to age glacially, even slower than Chateau Latour. I also found the wines to be quite clean and singular. It was fascinating to taste the Chateau direct bottles. In the past, some of the Chateau direct bottles were not as fresh as the US bottles. However these wines showed perfectly, i.e. very youthful but also with generous fruit.
Chef Ryan Ratino did an excellent job creating the menu to complement the wines. The wine service was very good as well.
I was extremely impressed by the very detailed and thoughtful decanting instruction from Pierre.
First flight :
• Petit Lion du Marquis de las Cases 2009, Saint Julien : Double decantation 30 minutes before pooring
• Clos du Marquis 2005, Saint Julien : Double decantation 60 minutes before pooring
Second Flight :
• Château Potensac 2003 : Double decantation 15 minutes before pooring
• Château Nénin 2001, Pomerol : no decantation
Third Flight :
• Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de las Cases 1996 : Double decantation 180/240 minutes before pooring
• Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de las Cases 1990 : no decantation
• Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de las Cases 1989 : Double decantation 30 minutes before pooring
Forth Flight :
• Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de las Cases 1986 : Double décantation 60 minutes before pooring
• Vin Surprise : 100% Petit Verdot Las Cases 1986 : Double decantation 30 minutes before pooring
Fifth Flight:
• Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de las Cases 1982 : Double decantation 30 minutes before pooring
• Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de las Cases 1975 : no decantation
I love the 96 and 90. Although very enjoyable, the 89 was a step below for my palate.
It was fascinating to taste the single varietal cuvee. Thought it was good, the actual LLC showed more complexity and richness.
The 82 was exceptional. I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the 75 showed.
2009 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Fresh and slightly green. A bit surprising for a ’09. Medium to light concentration, a hint of tannins.
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2005 Clos du Marquis 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Medium expressive harmonious nose displaying perfectly ripe red and black fruits, cassis, plum, cedar, light caramel and flowers. Very good concentration, nicely layered ripe fruit, good richness, nicely integrated tannins and a medium to long cassis and cedar driven finish. Not the most complex wine but quite rich and drinking beautifully. It has reach the youthful peak but will last for another two decades.
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