2020 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases, Grand Vin, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)
$229
99LP99AM98+AG98JD
Critic key
AG = Antonio GalloniJD = Jeb DunnuckLP = Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Rating
- LP99/AM99/AG98+/JD98
- Producer
- Leoville
- Vintage
- 2020
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint-Julien
- Country
- France
- Grape Varietal
- 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Merlot
- Classification
- 2eme Cru Classe
- Format
- Bottle
- Volume
- 750mL
- ABV
- 13.7
- Type
- Still
- Color
- Red
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Product Description
LP99 "Made from 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 8% Merlot, the 2020 Leoville Las Cases is deep garnet-purple in color. After a swirl or two, it erupts from the glass with explosive scents of blackcurrant cordial, stewed blackberries, juicy blackberries, and violets, leading to suggestions of licorice, cinnamon toast, and fertile loam with a touch of truffles. The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with loads of nuanced black fruit, earthy, and floral layers, supported by very fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and multi-layered." LPB for TWI Mar 2023
AM99 "After bottling, Château Leoville Las Cases exudes a powerful aura of “dignity and prestige”. Both the scents of graphite and iron powder, and the titanium body structure give a strong sense of distance, and for a moment I did not even dare to look directly into its deep eyes. Therefore, with every swirl of the glass I listened patiently to its heartbeats, feeling the ethereal fragrance of violet, the sourness and freshness of jujube and waxberry, and the fresh aromas of fennel and rosemary only owned by Cabernet Sauvignon in a hot vintage. The underground clay soil of Château Leoville Las Cases is truly a gift in 2020, for it not only gives this wine a sour plum soup-like freshness but also builds a solid structure soaring into the sky on the palate. Even after 50 years of aging, its legend only continues to grow, forever immortalized in its exceptional taste." AMa Jan 2023
AG98+ "The 2020 Léoville Las Cases has developed into a powerhouse. Then again, that is Las Cases. En primeur, I thought the 2020 was a bit shy, but its true personality has to emerge. Blackberry jam, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice, espresso and plum all saturate the palate. Vivid and explosive, the 2020 is dizzyingly rich, with plenty of Las Cases tannins that will require patience. I am not sure when the 2020 will be ready to drink, but it won't be anytime soon. Las Cases is one of the wines of the vintage in 2020, that much is pretty clear." AG for VM Feb 2023
JD98 "Another 2020 that's going to demand patience, the 2020 Château Léoville Las Cases is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot that was raised in 80% new French oak. It's a regal, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, flawlessly balanced 2020 with a pure core of cassis and darker currant fruits, a layered, seamless mouthfeel that carries substantial tannins, perfectly integrated oak, and subtle floral, mineral, and leafy herb nuances. Playing in the concentrated yet focused and structured style of the vintage, it's going to need a decade to hit the early phases of its prime drinking window and will have 50-75 years of longevity." JD Mar 2023
JS98 "A linear and very racy wine with super fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Superb. It’s full-bodied yet really focused and polished with a length and intensity. Lots of currants and graphite. Very classy and fine. The new 1996. Give it six to seven years to come around." JS Mar 2023
AM99 "After bottling, Château Leoville Las Cases exudes a powerful aura of “dignity and prestige”. Both the scents of graphite and iron powder, and the titanium body structure give a strong sense of distance, and for a moment I did not even dare to look directly into its deep eyes. Therefore, with every swirl of the glass I listened patiently to its heartbeats, feeling the ethereal fragrance of violet, the sourness and freshness of jujube and waxberry, and the fresh aromas of fennel and rosemary only owned by Cabernet Sauvignon in a hot vintage. The underground clay soil of Château Leoville Las Cases is truly a gift in 2020, for it not only gives this wine a sour plum soup-like freshness but also builds a solid structure soaring into the sky on the palate. Even after 50 years of aging, its legend only continues to grow, forever immortalized in its exceptional taste." AMa Jan 2023
AG98+ "The 2020 Léoville Las Cases has developed into a powerhouse. Then again, that is Las Cases. En primeur, I thought the 2020 was a bit shy, but its true personality has to emerge. Blackberry jam, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice, espresso and plum all saturate the palate. Vivid and explosive, the 2020 is dizzyingly rich, with plenty of Las Cases tannins that will require patience. I am not sure when the 2020 will be ready to drink, but it won't be anytime soon. Las Cases is one of the wines of the vintage in 2020, that much is pretty clear." AG for VM Feb 2023
JD98 "Another 2020 that's going to demand patience, the 2020 Château Léoville Las Cases is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot that was raised in 80% new French oak. It's a regal, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, flawlessly balanced 2020 with a pure core of cassis and darker currant fruits, a layered, seamless mouthfeel that carries substantial tannins, perfectly integrated oak, and subtle floral, mineral, and leafy herb nuances. Playing in the concentrated yet focused and structured style of the vintage, it's going to need a decade to hit the early phases of its prime drinking window and will have 50-75 years of longevity." JD Mar 2023
JS98 "A linear and very racy wine with super fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Superb. It’s full-bodied yet really focused and polished with a length and intensity. Lots of currants and graphite. Very classy and fine. The new 1996. Give it six to seven years to come around." JS Mar 2023