As mentioned a year ago, this has finally reached its drinking window after nearly 30 years, but still neds a few hours in the decanter, and time in the glass to come alive. In fact, I had given this 94/95 when I began the review, but it suddenly sprang into life. The nose is glorious and mature, and unusually sensuous for a La Cases with blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. The palate is well integrated and balanced, but the finish is still carrying residual tannin, which should be addressed as tertiary notes develop.
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Four hour decant. Nice fruit at the start with a finish of leather and earthiness. Smooth and tasty but with a bit of a thin mouthfeel given the age. Great time to be drinking it. Still have 8 left.
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(Château Léoville Las Cases) Group's #3 (my #6) – 25 pts; 0, 1, 3, 1 – Dark garnet red color; mature, narrow, tart plum nose with a touch of beef jus; tight yet, but some mature tart cassis showing on a deep core of tart raspberry; medium-plus finish 91+ pts.
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4/26/2024 - djhammond Likes this wine: 96 Points
As mentioned a year ago, this has finally reached its drinking window after nearly 30 years, but still neds a few hours in the decanter, and time in the glass to come alive. In fact, I had given this 94/95 when I began the review, but it suddenly sprang into life. The nose is glorious and mature, and unusually sensuous for a La Cases with blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. The palate is well integrated and balanced, but the finish is still carrying residual tannin, which should be addressed as tertiary notes develop.
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3/25/2024 - King Julien wrote: 95 Points
Decanted about an hour. Consistent with the previous note.
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3/18/2024 - Rob Hansult Likes this wine: 92 Points
(92+ Points) Med garnet ruby. Morello cherry, iron tinged raspberry/sumac tea, soft new leather.
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3/16/2024 - GH_winelover wrote: 93 Points
Four hour decant. Nice fruit at the start with a finish of leather and earthiness. Smooth and tasty but with a bit of a thin mouthfeel given the age. Great time to be drinking it. Still have 8 left.
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2/22/2024 - clutj Likes this wine: 94 Points
Great
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