Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 2002
Leoville-Las Cases 2002
Saint Julien
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Information
Cultivation: conventional
Aging: 18 months in barrique
Bottle aging: several months
Volume: 75 cl
Cellaring potential: 2027+
Additional ratings:
94/100 winespectator.com
93+/100 vinous.com
93/100 falstaff.com
92/100 cellartracker.com
Tasting notes
Another underrated vintage for this estate is the 2002 Léoville Las Cases, an impressively deep and concentrated wine that still has considerable upside potential. Offering up aromas of crème de cassis, plums, loamy soil, pencil shavings and nicely integrated new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a deep core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins. This is a concentrated, characterful classic that is aging with real grace. I have enjoyed three bottles this year, but there's no rush, as the wine remains an adolescent in terms of evolution. 94/100 (08.2022) - robertparker.com
