Leo Las Cases St Julien 2eme Cru 1990

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Las Cases
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
1990
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 43%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 21%, Petit Verdot 7%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Robert Parker (WA) 96, Neal Martin 95, Stephen Tanzer 94+/100, Jancis Robinson 19/20, James Suckling 98, Jane Anson 94

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and plum with pencil lead, cedar, tobacco and wet-stone minerality. Full-bodied, concentrated, ripe tannins and a long, persistent, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, prime rib, venison, hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar); Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan-style beef or beef rendang.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: varieties fermented separately, extended maceration, aged ~18–24 months in French oak (portion new), blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Château Léoville-Las-Cases is a Saint‑Julien Second Growth (1855), a long-established Left Bank estate renowned for powerful, age-worthy wines; managed by the Delon/estate team.