Château Léoville Las Cases - St.-Julien 1990 (750ml)
Price: $550.00
| Producer | Château Léoville Las Cases |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St.-Julien |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 1990 |
| Sku | 3796B |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
As one might expect this is a brilliant wine but it remains shockingly young even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a classic nearly restrained set of aromatics that includes notions of sweet black cherries black currants lead pencil and wet stones. In the mouth it is full-bodied and while technically low in acidity there is a freshness delineation and classicism in this full-throttle rich concentrated impeccable 1990. While still youthful it is easy to appreciate despite its substantial tannins. It is not quite as backward as the 1990 Lafite Rothschild or 1990 Latour. Anticipated maturity: now-2035. Release price: ($500.00/case) Published: Jun 29 2009
Jane Anson: 94 Points
A little less vibrant in colour than the 1982 this is closer to tawny than rose with welcoming soot and hearth smoke on the nose and on the first palate. The fruit is plum and loganberry softened and atumnal with dark spice - the Petit Verdot is making its presence felt in those early years marking it out from the post 2005 years when this grape no longer appears. Elegant and precise with fine tannins softens on the finish this is in its drinking window revs up halfway through and again has the precise elegance that makes it so much St Julien once in its mature phase. Great but not as good as the 1982. 50% new oak. Michel Delon owner.
jaWine Spectator: 93 Points
Beautifully crafted red. Gorgeous plum berry and smoky oak character. Full-bodied with silky tannins and a long long ripe fruit finish. A joy to taste.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now.
