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Leoville Las Cases 1990 (750ML)
$395.00
Other Details
Vintage:
1990
Format:
750ML
Region:
Left Bank
Appellation:
Saint-Julien
Stock Status:
In Stock
Critic Scores, Reviews & Descriptions
96 RP
As one might expect, this is a brilliant wine, but it remains shockingly young, even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a classic, nearly restrained set of aromatics that includes notions of sweet black cherries, black currants, lead pencil, and wet stones. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, and while technically low in acidity, there is a freshness, delineation, and classicism in this full-throttle, rich, concentrated, impeccable 1990. While still youthful, it is easy to appreciate despite its substantial tannins. It is not quite as backward as the 1990 Lafite Rothschild or 1990 Latour. Anticipated maturity: now-2035.