1990 Château Léoville Las Cases
Community Tasting Note
Jeff Leve wrote:
98 Points
Sunday, May 30, 2021 - At 31 years of age, this is First Growth in quality. This majestic Left Banker offers up tobacco leaf, cigar box, cedar, forest floor, cassis and blackberry aromas. Concentrated, full-bodied and with an incredible sense of richness, depth of flavor and structure, the wine fills your palate with layers of perfectly ripe, earthy red fruits. At the most, 60 minutes in the decanter is all that's needed.
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Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
5/30/2021 9:05:00 AM - I have some 16 mags. I'm guessing the babies are going to need a LONG slumber to hit prime time. I need to find one of these 1990's and get a preview.
Comment posted by Jeff Leve:
5/30/2021 11:44:00 AM - 2016 will be better than 1990 at the same level of maturity. And that should take place earlier than the 90. That being said, it is still a 20-25 year wait, instead of 30 years.
Comment posted by Dibbs:
5/30/2021 8:58:00 PM - Jeff, do you think 1990 is the best Las Cases for current consumption?
Comment posted by Jeff Leve:
6/1/2021 8:09:00 AM - Along with the 1996, yes. Both are stunning wine tasting experiences...
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
6/2/2021 8:39:00 AM - Tried the 16 from a 375 and it tasted like a barrel sample. Amazing how structured but raw the wine was even after 5 years.