Leo Las Cases St Julien 2eme Cru 1986

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Las Cases
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
1986
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux (2ème Cru Classé).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. (Approx. 66% Cab Sauv / 19% Merlot / 11% Cab Franc / 4% Petit Verdot).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98; Neal Martin (Vinous) 98; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator 95; Falstaff 100 (selected tastings)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-currant and plum fruit with cedar, graphite, tobacco and truffle notes; powerful tannic spine, bright acidity and a long mineral, cedar-tinged finish. Still youthful and highly structured for age.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, herb-crusted beef, venison, beef Wellington, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang, rich mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Traditional Left-Bank Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, fermentations with extended maceration, aged 18–24 months in French oak (significant new oak depending on vintage).

Vineyard Info
Château Léoville-Las Cases, a historic Saint-Julien estate (2nd Growth, 1855), 97 ha including the walled Clos de Léoville; renowned for classic, Cabernet-led grand vin and long family ownership.