Château Léoville Las Cases

Saint- Julien 2 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 19 Ruby. Anise, spices, blueberries, detailed, cassis, layered, minerals beneath, yet tight and firm at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, anise, spices, layered, nuanced, dark fruits, vanilla, spices, juicy, firm, incredible density yet playfulness, long indeed. 97-99

2018 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases

APR 19 Ruby. Dark fruits, anise, spices, ripe, denser nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, anise, some spices, detailed, juicy, long. Lovely playfulness to it. 92-94

2017 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 18 79 CS 11 CF 10 M Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, blueberries, minerals, detailed, floral, violets nose. Layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cassis, blueberries, juicy, detailed, intense, cassis, layered, minerals, long. 95-97

2017 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases

APR 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, fruity, cassis, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, juicy, blackberries, long. 89-91

2016 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, floral, violets, raspberries, cassis, restrained and refined nose, layered, deep, stunning nose. If tight as always. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, playful, red fruits, cassis, detailed, nuanced, stunning balance, stunning length. 97-99

2016 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, dark berries, fruity, floral, elegant nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy, elegant, refreshing and detailed, long. 92-94

2015 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 8 hours in decanter. Ruby. Intense, layered, detailed, floral, floral, tobacco, scented, cassis, vanilla, spices, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, cassis, blueberries, layered, spices, rich, fruit driven, dense yet open, very long indeed. 97

2015 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 18 Ruby. Dense yet incredibly tight, cassis, blueberries, vanilla, faintly scented far back on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, anise, cassis, blackberries, detailed, intense, layered and long. Drink from 2030 until 2075. 97

2015 Château Léoville Las Cases

SEP 17 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, fruity, ripe and rich nose, detailed, beautiful scented note starting to appear. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, fruity, detailed and elegant, nuanced, layered, delicious, long. 97

2015 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red and darker fruits, ripe blueberries, vanilla, layered and deeper. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and red fruits, detailed, elegant, layered, minerals, long. 94-96

2015 Le Petit Lion de Léoville Las Cases

DEC 18 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, anise, quite intense and more so than I remember it from primeurs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, nuanced, tight, long if narrower. Drink 2023-2035. 90

2015 Le Petit Lion du Léoville Las Case

APR 16 Ruby. Blueberries, some plums, touch of minerals, slight spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red and darker berries, spices, long. 89-91

2014 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, intense, vanilla, blackcurrants, blackberries, some spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, cherries, playful, long. 93-95

2014 Le Petit Lion

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some vanilla, light tobacco note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, playful, good length. 87-89

2013 Château Léoville Las Cases
APR 13 Ruby. Red and darker berries, scented, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity. Tighter, bit lean, more tender LLC. Always one of the most difficult to taste primeur, but it is short this year. 89-91

2013 Le Petit Lion
APR 13 (2nd Ch. L. Las Cases) ruby. Scented. Spicy, floral and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, rounded, easy going. 85-87

2012 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 12 Ruby. Tight, dark berries, cassis, vanilla, firmer nose, some scented notes far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, tight, structured, narrow, needs time or lots of air. 94

2012 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 13 Deep ruby. Fruity, minerals, cassis, elegant and nuanced if tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat leaner style, tight palate as well, fairly nuanced, long. 91-93

2011 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 14 Dyprød. Parfymert, åpen og detaljert for alderen og slott, mørke bær, detaljert og komplekst. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig og leken, igjen mer åpent enn tidligere, detaljert, friskt og nyansert, lang. 2020-2050 95

2010 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 7 hours in decanter. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, cassis, ripe, detailed, minerals, starting tobacco touch, layered and deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cassis, spices, vanilla, detailed, intense, juicy, just keeps on going, stunning length. 98-99

2010 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 15 Ruby. Tight nose, shut, behind layers of fruit and some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, detailed, bit cramped, doesn’t want to let go, long. 96

2010 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUN 11 Deep ruby, intense nose, some floral notes, cassis, complex and refined. Gorgeous texture and structure, fresh and lively and an amazing length. 95-97

2010 Le Petit Lion

JUN 11 (2nd label) Ruby, elegant texture, some wood in front now, refreshing, some coffee and deeper notes, good length. 88-89

2009 Château Léoville-Las Cases

NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, nuanced, bit tight, cassis and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, nuanced, mouthwatering, superb balance, refreshing, very long. 96

2009 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Cassis, scented, intense and deep. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering if subdued and somewhat closed and tight now. Refreshing and opulent. Keeping some of its secrets. Very long. 95

2009 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUN 10 Deep ruby, purple rim. Vanilla, chocolate, leather, blackcurrants, complex, secretive. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, fantastic structure and texture, never ending and truly elegant 09, like the Latour, even if different expressions and true to their respective communes, it is very interesting that these two neighbors are both the two most elegant 09's I've tasted. 97-99

2009 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 10 Ruby. Tight, blueberries, anise, cassis, blueberries, firm for the vintage, needs time in the glass to show. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, cassis, spices, structured, firm, detailed and layered with air, will probably last forever. Incredible length. 98-100

2009 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases

MAY 18 Ruby. Fruity red berries, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner. 89

2009 Le Petit Lion

JUN 10 (Barrel sample) 2nd Léoville Las Cases. Deep ruby, purple rim, pure fruit and elegant cassis, vanilla, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very elegant and lively feel, not too complex, but playful somehow. 83-85

2009 Le Petit Lion 

APR 10 Ruby. Cassis, vanilla, ripe and fruity nose, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, lovely. 87-89

2008 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Decanted for two hours. Ruby, purple rim. Vanilla, anise, spices, blueberries, fruit driven, youthful nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, some spices, dark berris, some alcohol, ripe and long. Quite a bit of wood still. Came blind. 93

2008 Château Léoville Las Cases

NOV 12 Ruby. Cassis, coffee, herbs and vanilla. Extremely tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher and more open palate, lovely texture, refined and very long. 94

2007 Château Léoville-Las Cases

NOV 11 Ruby. Simple, fruit driven, good acidity, might be closed. 87

2007 Le Petit Lion;

JUN 11 (2nd Ch Léoville Las Cases) Ruby, young, fruity and a touch of herbs. Fresh acidity, slightly rough texture at the moment, needs five years of cellaring. 88

2006 Château Léoville Las Cases

NOV 17 Ruby. Tight, cassis, anise, vanilla, faintly scented notes behind, this is still one really firm 2006. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruits, liquorice and spices, layered, deep and tight. Wait fifteen years more. 95

2006 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

NOV 09 Dark ruby, pure youth, green notes, herbs and a lot of blackcurrants. Great balance, nice acidity and ripe tannins. Closed and tight. 92

2005 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Ruby. Anise, cassis, blueberries, some spices, vanilla, nuanced, layered, rich and intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered, detailed, spices, blueberries, dense, starting cedar, blueberries, long and detailed, dense. 97

2005 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Deep cassis notes, somewhat floral. Tight nose at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, layered but extremely difficult now. Very long. Wait another decade or two. 94, likely to become higher.

2005 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

MAY 10 Deep ruby, ruby rim, tobacco, cigars, floral, minerals, tea, very complex for its age. Just a great wine, what a body, texture and structure, great balance, lots of fruit but not a big and heavy body, fresh acidity, long length. 95

2005 Château Léoville Las Cases

NOV 08 Ruby. Blackberries, cassis, vanilla, tight, firm, complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, dense, dark berries and spices, some tobacco, intense yet tight, long. 96

2005 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 08 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, vanilla, spices, tight and closed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, dense, blackberries, cassis, layered, tight and even a few hours in decanter doesn't help that much, long indeed. 96

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

SEP 17 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some anise, cassis, light touch of tobacco far far back, some scented notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, some anise, red berries, cassis, fresh and fruity, structured. Starting to open but I would still cellar it for another fifteen years. 94

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 15 Ruby. Cassis, tight nose, some scented notes, firm nose, youthful, starting tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, fruity, dark berries, tight and firm, some cassis and dark chocolate, long. 94

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 15 Ruby. Cassis, faint cedar note, anise, scented, leather, slightly more open than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense if always on the firm side, refreshing and long. 93

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 15 Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, leather, cooler and tighter nose, still detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, leaner, firm, detailed, quite refreshing, bit tight, long. 92

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 14 Dyprød. Kraftig duft, intens, solbær, parfymert, rikere duft enn forrige flaske, mer åpen. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, intens, rik, detaljert og nyansert, røde bær, lær, tobakk, lang finish. 2015-2035 94

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

AUG 14 Cassis, vanilla, tobacco, leather, tight and takes time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, red berries note far back, long. 93

2004 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

MAY 10 Ruby, vanilla, tobacco, very complex, blackcurrants, touch of cigars, leather, blackberries, very elegant. Fantastic balance, great acidity, cleans perfectly, ripe tannins, refreshing actually, very long finish. Keep at least another ten years. 92

2004 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 08 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, some spices, vanilla nose, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, spices, detailed, light herbal note, long. 93

2003 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

DEC 09 Very fruit driven, very ripe and soft tannins, acidity could be fresher, how will it age? 93

2002 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUN 10 Ruby. Tobacco, tar, roses, elegant nose, anise, touch of vanilla, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, oak up front, high of ripe tannins, fresh fruit but oak at this stage is too up front. 88

2001 Château Léoville Las Cases 

APR 18 Ruby. Scented, blueberries, anise, cassis, floral, nuanced and elegant nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven with some structure still, anise, spices, juicy, needs a few hours in decanter to open, long. 93

2001 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 14 Rubinrød, tynn rød kant. Elegant duft, parfymert, detaljert, røde bær, solbær, noe lær, snev av dadler og tobakk. Nydelig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, detaljert, livlig, nyansert, leken om stram, lang og detaljert finish. Flott vin. 2015-2040 95

2000 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Ruby. Scented, layered, blueberries, spices, floral, layered, violets, cedar, touch of leather, tobacco and cigars nose. Evolving beautifully. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, juicy, detailed, anise, blueberries, cassis, touch of figs, long. Cassis finish, long. 98-100

2000 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

DEC 09 Closed, very youthful, dark berries, complex and fresh acidity, ripe tannins, keep 10 more years or more. 92

1999 Château Léoville Las Cases 

APR 18 Corked.

1999 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 10 Ruby, vanilla, blackberries, touch of leather and floral on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced, youthful and a bit raw, needs time in the cellar. Even so refreshing and very long length. Wait 5 years or more. 92

1999 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

NOV 09 Ruby with ruby rim. A bit tight knit, some dark fruits, vanilla, some chocolate, liquorice, some barrel spices?!, youthful and very complex. Nice acidity, very refreshing, ripe tannins, cleans the mouth well, a bit hollow in the back of the mid palate, but great length and balance. Needs time, and I hope the barrel flavours will go into the wine soon......89

1999 Château Léoville Las Cases

FEB 09 Ruby. Tight, cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, spices, firm nose not giving much. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, vanilla, blackberries and cassis, needs serious decanting to open, long. 93

1998 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Deep ruby. Cassis, some coffee, leather. Complex and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit forward and up front now. Needs ten years to come around, feels very young. 92

1996 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

DEC 09 Even this one closed, not much more developed than the 2000, and even more tannins, acidity not quite as fresh, needs time. Keep ten more years. 91

1996 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 06 Ruby. Tight, blackcurrants, anise, cedar, spices nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tight, structured, firm, blackcurrants, needs lots of air to open, long. 94

1996 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 05 Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla, spices, scented, tight, blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, lovely fruit and balance, detailed, long. 95

1995 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Double magnum. Ruby,thin  garnet rim. Scented, tobacco, cigars, cassis, detailed, intense, starting to open up. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, intense and layered, the fruit and concentration cowers the structure and texture better than in the regular bottle last night, long. 95

1995 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, figs, dates, anise, spices, some tobacco, layered, nuanced, exotic notes, almost peppery. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, liquorice, juicy but structured behind, somewhat rough textured, does it have the fruit to carry it fully? Long. 94

1995 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Ruby. Scented, cassis, leather, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and ripe feel, fruity and long, way too young. Forget it for ten years or more. 93

1994 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Ruby. Young 94. Scented. Licorice, cassis. Vanilla and oak. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, oak up front and has problems to balance. Drying. 87

1990 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Corked. 

1990 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented and quite up front. Licorice, cassis and a quite rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins,  a bit sweet, sweeter than 89. Lovely and long, but lacks a bit of nuance for me. Needs ten years to shed some fat. 93

1990 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

DEC 09 Starting to mature, what a wine, fantastic freshness and acidity, perfect balance, maturing tannins, complex and elegant, long finish. Can keep another ten years or more. 96

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 18 Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, dates, spices, tobacco, detailed and nuanced, somewhat earthy bottle yet with violets and floral high notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still structured, firm even, tobacco, sweet and sour, nuanced, layered, figs and dates, quite lifted, long. 96

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 18 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Leather, nuanced, detailed, cassis, some figs showing up, surprisingly young bottle even if cork shows signs of being soaked. Still in neck fill and youthfull and tight for it's age. Mint touch, some cedar, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, nuanced, detailed, layered, spices, cassis, incredible complexity, superb length. Wow. 97

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUL 15 Decanted for six hours, still tight. Ruby. Red berries, cassis, cool fruits, vanilla, highly scented, cool fruits, layered but tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, detailed, nuanced, fresh, tight but layers behind, refreshing, extremely long, will it ever come around? 98

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUN 15 Deep ruby. Decanted for two hours, and it's not nearly enough, yet again. Dark fruits, cassis, leather, exotic notes, some vanilla still, layered detailed and nuanced, rich but also holding back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, detailed, playful, ripe, intense, layered, nuanced, lively, long. 95-96

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases
MAY 15 Served blind. Ruby. Scented, red berries, fruity, bit off and actually somewhat weird first but sharpening up with air. Still not quite up to scratch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat hollow, edgy, light herbal note. With more air it builds body and fruit, quite strange to see how much it gains, still on the firm side, long. Ads with even more air, needs an hour plus in decanter. 95

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases
MAY 15 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Figs, cassis, cedar, scented, elegant nose, detailed, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, little bit drying, long if leaner finish. 91

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 15 Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, leather, cassis, some iron. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, bit hollow, some iron, leather, prunes, figs, to me not complete or off bottle. 90

1989 Château Léoville Las Case

MAY 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, fresh, anise and liquorice nose. Layered, complex, superb. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, detailed, elegant, refreshing, layered and long. 95

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 In neck fill. Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Cassis, somewhat scented, ever so slightly gamey and a touch of licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, warmer fruit and feels ripe. Touch of coffee and plum compote. Long. 94

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

SEP 10 Bright ruby, elegant nose of leather, cassis, touch of floral notes, black- and blueberries. Good fruit, elegant tannins, very gentle texture, fruity body, fresh and lively, slightly lean body for 89, good length. Again I have had better bottles. 90

1989 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

NOV 09 Ruby with brick rim. Hints of cedar, bell peppers, cassis, fine leather, very complex and beautiful, some coffee. Beautiful velvety mouthfeel, tannins like snow falling, nice, fresh acidity, great balance, elegance and complexity. Youthful in its expression. Great length, will keep. 94

1989 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 08 Ruby. Scented, red berries, detailed, flirting, seductive nose, starting figs and plums nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, tight at first but opens up nicely, long finish. 95

1988 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

NOV 09 Ruby with brick rim. Some cedar, blackcurrants, more green notes, liquorice, blackcurrant leaves, elegant notes of chocolate, leather and cinnamon. Nice acidity, ripe tannins, somewhat lean after the 89. Ok finish. 90

1988 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 08 Ruby. Blackcurrants, vanilla, spices, touch of paprika, starting cedar and tobacco notes behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, somewhat herbal, tannins needs time to soften still, long. 93

1986 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, anise, detailed, minerals, tobacco and leather, intense, some earthy notes beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, blueberries, detailed, intense, layered, somewhat leaner bottle, bit more mature, long finish. 96

1986 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 In neck fill. Ruby. Scented, deep and intense. So youthful and more open than the last few bottles, but also more air. Five hours in decanter, and could still have more. Layered and nuanced, very refined. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb texture and structure, still very youthful, superb bottle and incredibly long. 99

1986 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAY 12 In the neck fill, soaked cork. Bright ruby, stunning nose, fresh red berries, cedar, gorgeous and layered, tobacco, leather, cassis. Complex. Fresh acidity, youthful feel, ripe tannins, fruit in a ball still, needs time, extreme length. 97

1986 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 12 Bright ruby, smells like a barrel sample, it's so youthful. Cassis with some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fine fruit on the palate, still too young, needs another ten years. 94

1985 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, figs, red berries, anise, some herbs, lighter yet very detailed nose. Floral notes with sometime in the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cherries, fruit stones, some liquorice, long. 94-95

1985 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 14 Rubinrød, smal rød stripe. Elegant, fruktig, solbær, lett fikentouch, detaljert og flørtende duft, nyansert, superb duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, elegant, detaljert, frisk, nyansert, flott balanse, livlig, svært lang. Nå-2030 96

1985 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Layered, slightly spicy, cassis, leather, scented and very nuanced. Excellent nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, very long, if ever so slightly lean. 95

1985 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 12 At Las Cases, from their cellar. Ruby. Cherry stones, figs, red- and blackcurrants, some herbs, bell peppers, leather and scented. Somewhat tighter and even younger than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, mouthwatering, raspberries touch, complex and layered, very long. 94

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases
MAY 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blueberries, some eucalyptus and lifted notes, tobacco, leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, firm, cassis, leather, some spices, red berries, cherries, nuanced but tight, long. 94

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 16 Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Cherries, cassis, some leather, anise, earthy and liquorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate and fruits, lacks vigor, dry finish. Not optimal bottle. 86

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases

FEB 16 (Magnum) Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, cassis, leather, nuanced nose, tobacco, touch of mint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins starting to mellow, somewhat lean texture, red berries and cherries, liquorice and leather, long. 93

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Very top shoulder fill. Deep ruby, garnet rim. Off bottle. Warm storage.

1983 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

NOV 09 Ruby with garnet rim. Some cheese, leather, dark fruits, a bit closed, like a Turner in fog, toned down. Nice acidity, ripe tannins, nice balance, fresh finish. I cannot get it to tell its secrets, best guess 88

1983 Château Léoville Las Cases

AUG 08 Ruby with brick rim. Leather, figs, dates, somewhat earthy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bodied, red berries, figs, leaner, good length. 88

1982 Château Léoville Las Cases

AUG 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, blackberries, some spices nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some spices, blueberries, anise, spices, blackberries, juicy with structure, long. 97

1982 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, some blueberries, touch of figs and dates, cedar, floral notes, deductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth texture even if still tannins hanging around in the corner, mouthwatering, long finish. 97

1982 Château Léovilla Las cases

JAN 13 One cm below cork fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Fresh nose, very nuanced for 82, layered, some cassis, some cedar, some scented notes, floral, not that ripe, very complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, layered and nuanced, refreshing and mouthwatering. Lacks that heaviness of some, superb. Very long. A stunning 82. 97

1982 Château Léoville Las Cases

SEP 08 Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, figs, plums, some exotic notes nose, spices, detailed, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and soft tannins, rounded body and texture, cassis, figs and dates, intense, somewhat jammy mid palate, long finish. 96

1981  Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Top shoulder fill. Ruby, thin brick rim. Slightly scented nose. Flat palate, easy and short. 85

1979 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Lower top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. A bit dry and somewhat warm nose, slightly dusty. Fresh acidity and more fruity palate. Ripe and few tannins, not top bottle, but good enough. 89

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

OCT 18 Ruby with brick rim. Cedar, anise, some figs, leather, tobacco, mint notes, detailed, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, tannins softening off, figs, prunes, leather, anise, smooth and soft, detailed, nuanced, lovely balance, seems perfectly mature at this stage. A beauty! Long. This bottle at peak. 96

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUL 17 Ruby, brick rim. Scented, fruity, some figs, cassis, nuanced, detailed, some mint and tobacco, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, detailed, some cherries, figs and prunes, long. 95

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 17 Ruby, garnet rim. Figs, blueberries, leather, touch of mint and minerals, some tobacco, articulate, notes of black tea, faint violets note, sous bois nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, tobacco, fruity, cassis, figs, leather, detailed, some spices, touch of tobacco, long. 96

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

FEB 17 Corked.

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 15 Ruby, thin brick rim. Some spice notes towards shawing soap and gentleman's closet. Leather, some tobacco, intense nose, full. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner body yet intense fruit. Some anise, cherries, a few figs, lovely balance, nothing jumps out, long finish, very long. 96

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

APR  14 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cedar, tobacco, leather, figs, cassis, intense and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, detailed, cherries, still structured, long. 95

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases
DEC 13 Nok en korket flaske, 78 har endel flaskevariasjonsproblemer. Veldig flott vin når flaskene er bra.

1978 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Very tight, with air rose hips, leather, some bell peppers, almost spicy, pepper and cool blackcurrants. Fresh acidity, polished tannins, almost creamy, very fresh feel. Lovely bottle. Long. 92

1978 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

DEC 09 (Magnum) Great structure, fresh acidity, lots of mature tannins, mature aromas, and still going strong. Have had bottle variations on the 78, this was one of the best. Fantastic finish for the vintage. 92

1978 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

JUN 09 B level fill. Bright ruby with thin brick rim. Mature, elegant, leather, tobacco, cedar, violets and prunes. A bit lean body, great acidity, very few mature tannins, great intensity, great balance, long finish. Drink now. 91

1976 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Top shoulder fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Some bell peppers, blackcurrants, black tea, leather and cedar. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lovely freshness, playful and elegant, some would say sour, but for me refreshing. Lovely and refreshing finish. 92

1975 Château Léoville Las Cases

SEP 16 Ruby with brick rim. Scented, leather, tobacco, shawing soap, figs, prunes, touch of cedar and some cassis nose. Fresh acidity, quite muscular tannin structure, bit drying finish, reminding me of a bottle about ten years back. Robust and not quite sure it will hold up. 93

1975 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 14 Ruby, garnet rim. Bit tired nose, drying. Tired. By far the worst bottle I've had of this.

1975 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Corked.

1971 Château Léoville Las Cases

Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, thin brick rim. Some cassis,  vanilla and butter scotch.  Way more fragrant and scented after an hour. Fresh acidity, lively and ripe tannins. Fruit leaves the acidity halfway and even if quite lovely palate, it's too short. Lovely while it lasts.89

1970 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUL 17 Ruby core, brick rim. Dates, figs, some cedar, iron and tobacco, starting to dry nose. Fresh acidity, tannins are polishing off, some cedar, cherry stones, figs and dates, a mature bottle, long. 93

1970 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUN 14 Ruby, brick rim. Mushrooms, forest floor, truffles, cedar and red berries with air, tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins and polished, soft and gentle texture, dried fruits, some cassis, detailed, layered, nuanced and long, stunning. 97

1970 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAY 12 Ruby, towards garnet rim. Superbly elegant nose, integrated, cassis, raw meat, tobacco, fine leather. Fresh acidity, needs a lot of time in the decanter, lively, lovely tannins, long and elegant finish. One of my best 70 Las Cases. 95

1970 Château Léoville Las Cases;

JUN 10 Ruby, brick rim, and thin amber outer rim. A level fill, good cork. Pronounced nose, mushrooms, well hung game, truffles, forest floor, leafy, nuts, strawberries, redcurrants, cedar and cigars. Elegant acidity, tannins all gone, fantastic elegance, balance and length. Drink soon. 95

1970 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

DEC 09 (Magnum) Again bottle variations, this is not the best 70 I have had of Las Cases, not quite together.

1969 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 09 Brick. Leaner nose, some figs and dates, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, some tannins left, leaner, figs and dates, good length but lacks complexity and depth. 87

1966 Château Léoville Las Cases

DEC 14 Ruby, broad brick rim. Cassis, leather, lightly scented at first, more so with air but always on the firmer Las Cases style, can't quite let go and join the party. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, bit sweet and sour, morellos, leather and figs, long. 93

1966 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cedar, almost "rough" cassis, tea and asparagus. Fuller with even more air. Fresh acidity, tannins polishes off, somewhat sweet and sour, long. More scented and rounder after an hour. 93

1966 Château Léoville Las Cases

FEB 12 In the neck fill. Ruby with thin brick rim. Some dark and deep notes of fruit, plums, figs and that’s it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, fairly long finish. I have had more open and layered bottles. 88

1966 Chateau Léoville Las Cases;

MAR 10 Ruby with orange rim, leather, some sweet overtones, black tea, liquorice and hints of green paprika, blackcurrants, such complexity and elegance. Fresh mouthfeel, great maturing structure, mouthwatering, very layered and fantastic length. 93

1966 Chateau Léoville Las Cases;

JAN 10 Ruby with orange rim. Very clean fruit, seems more youthful than it appears, coffee, chocolate, strawberries, very seductive. Ripe tannins, fresh acidity, elegant, redcurrants, elegant and fresh. long finish. 90

1966 Château Léoville Las Cases

JUN 09 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cedar, almost "rough" cassis, tea and asparagus. Fuller with even more air. Fresh acidity, tannins polishes off, somewhat sweet and sour, long. More scented and rounder after an hour. 93

1966 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 09 Ruby, brick rim. Leather, cassis, some tobacco, figs and raisins, mature nose with some youthful notes, elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still structured, tannic backbone that is turning into snow slowly, long. 94

1964 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 12 Danish bottling, probably by Vingaarden, Odense. Top shoulder fill, ruby with brick rim. Morellos and warm notes. Feels a bit cooked. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some fruit still, not an optimal bottle. 68

1961 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 18 Very top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Mint, tobacco, cedar, figs, scented, floral, dates, some cassis still, minerals, layered, deep, stunning nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, leather, mint, some sweet and sour notes, concentrated, layered, superb depth, beautiful balance, refreshing, incredible length. 98

1961 Château Léoville Las Cases

NOV 16 Top shoulder fill. Ruby with brick rim. Cedar, tobacco, mint note that blows off with air, prunes, figs and some red berries nerve going on, detailed and layered. Fresh acidity, still tannins, still structured but getting more polished, nuanced, tobacco, layered, elegant finish, very long. 96

1961 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Very top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, thin orange rim. Extremely closed, even after an hour in decanter, it's tight. Like last excellent bottle, surprisingly youthful. Ethereal, somewhat minty and cool, cassis, touch of prunes, leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and still youthful, layered palate, very long. 97

1961 Chateau Léoville Las Cases

OCT 09 Light ruby with brick rim, fill to top shoulders (B). Surprisingly youthful, some herbs, blackcurrants, perfumed, some chocolate, intense, and needs a lot of breathing to really open, and truly youthful for a 61. Great and clean fruit, fresh acidity, gentle, stylish Bordeaux, balanced and nuanced, ripe tannins, very complex but gentle, an awesome combination. Needed time and had not yet opened fully when the glass was emptied. Has life ahead still. 95

1961 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAY 08 Very top shoulder fill. Ruby core, brick rim. Tobacco, some cassis, anise, figs, dates, some spices, anise, detailed, scented, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, figs, dates, tobacco, almost minerals beneath, nuanced, superb texture and balance, layered, long. Stunning wine. 98

1959 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, thin orange rim. Rich, cassis, cedar, leather, touch of sweet tobacco. Floral and scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mellow but rich, lovely palate. Very refreshing and long. 98

1955 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Danish bottling (Carl Reffs) Mid shoulder fill. Ruby with orange rim. Prunes, somewhat scented, some dust. Lovely acidity, somewhat maderized on the palate, lacks some fruit, dries a bit. Better than last bottle. 84

1955 Château Léoville Las Cases

MAR 12 Mid shoulder fill, ruby with towards orange rim. Red berries and somewhat perfumed nose, violets, morellos and figs. Medium acidity, but dies of on the palate. 85 for the nose, 45 for the palate.

1955 Château Léoville Las Cases

AUG 10 Tired, some figs, is drying up.

1945 Château Léoville Las Cases

JAN 13 Mid shoulder fill. Bright ruby, thin orange rim. Stunning nose, scented, layered, somewhat rich. Subdued yet intense, floral, cedar, superb. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mellow and polished, but still there, the slightly warm and sweet fruit of the vintage is somewhat subdued. Extreme length. 98