Tasting Notes
Vinous 94-97
The 2023 Leoville Las Cases is a wine of understatement and class. In so many vintages, Las Cases is quite authoritative, but I find the 2023 rather quiet and unexpressive today. It s a rather intellectual Las Cases, a wine with tremendous potential, but also a wine that is quite reserved at this early stage. Time in the glass brings out hints of blueberry, graphite, spice and mocha. It will be interesting to see where this goes. This is a very austere, classically built Las Cases for readers who can be patient.
Anticipated maturity: 2033-2073
Robert Parker 94-96
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and only 4% Merlot, the 2023 Leoville Las Cases is one of the more serious, structured wines of the vintage, reminiscent of a modern-day version of the estate’s excellent 2001. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries, cassis and plums mingled with hints of licorice, mint and creamy new oak, it’s medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a taut core of fruit, lively acids and plenty of fine, youthfully firm tannins. It will require and reward patience.
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 97 hectares
Soils: Garonne gravel, sand, clay
Average age of the vines: 30 years
Planting density: 8800 vines/ha
Production: 180 000 to 200 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 60-100% new oak barrels for 16 to 20 months
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 66%
- Merlot 24%
- Cabernet Franc 9%
- Petit verdot 1%
Other wine: Clos du Marquis
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot 60%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
Second wine: Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases
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