Ratings: Robert Parker 90/100, RVF 18/20, Bettane & Desseauve 17.5/20, Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine)
“The 2010 is sumptuous, with a full body and magnificent energy , abundant yet well-integrated tannins.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2014 - RVF) • “With an alcohol content of 13.6% in a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc, this wine offers soft notes of kirsch, licorice, and blackcurrant in a seductively chic style, with a full body, supple and abundant tannins, and a long finish. Best enjoyed over the next 10–15 years. ” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) • Delivered in the original wooden case for orders of 6 bottles shipped within France •
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Eye
deep color, intense ruby red
Nose
sumptuous, with notes of licorice and spices that give way to ripe fruit
Palate
full-bodied, with beautiful tannins, rich and full-flavored, with a long finish
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des fromages affinés...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 5 stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Undoubtedly the closest second growth, and for many vintages now—provided the cork doesn’t let it down—on par with the finest first growths. It owes its class and consistency to the plot-by-plot selection that allows it to be produced on the large vineyard adjacent to that of Château Latour, and to an exemplary perfectionism initiated by Michel Delon in the 1980s and fully carried forward by his son Jean-Hubert. The finesse and subtlety of its flavor have few equals in the world, yet the wine is kind enough to open up more quickly than in the past. The younger vines yield the Petit-Lion, lighter in style but no less elegant, and the rest of the estate produces the remarkable Clos-du-Marquis, whose value for money remains as astonishing as ever.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Las Cases not only owns 98 hectares—three-fifths of the former Léoville estate (which was divided between 1826 and 1846 to create the three Léoville estates known today)—but the estate also encompasses the historic heart of the vineyard, the Grand Clos. Nearly 60 hectares planted on fine gravel resting deep on sandy-clay gravel, near Latour and the Gironde, complemented by the current Clos du Marquis. Added to this advantage is the fact that it has been managed since 1900 by the same family, the Delons (now Jean-Hubert), who have equipped it, particularly since 2002, with state-of-the-art facilities.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
The strength of this legendary vintage undoubtedly lies in its famous vineyard, with its complex terroir and diverse, complementary plots. Indeed, the grand cru is produced exclusively from this terroir, which in many ways resembles that of Château Latour. Depending on the vintage, it may exhibit a more straightforward, Pauillac-style profile or, conversely, display a softer expression more reminiscent of a Saint-Julien. The wine consistently displays an impressive blue-black color, even in average vintages. At its peak (which can extend beyond twenty years), it offers a bouquet that surpasses that of a typical Saint-Julien in both complexity and nobility of flavors, featuring the finest aromatic nuances of Cabernet Sauvignon from the great Médoc terroirs. Owned by Jean-Hubert Delon, one of Bordeaux’s finest connoisseurs of great French wines, this cru has demonstrated unfailing consistency since the 1970s.
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PATRICK A. Posted on 12/02/2019
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