CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1989 |

Château Léoville Las Cases 1989 St. Julien, 2ème Cru ClasséLot 177: Levels bn or into the neck, slightly wrinkled labels, two slightly scuffed capsules, otherwise excellent levels, appearance, color and clarity, Lot 178: u. 2vts, 10bn or into the neck, slightly wrinkled labels, slightly scuffed capsules, otherwise excellent levels, appearance, color and clarity, Lot 179: Levels bn or into the neck, slightly wrinkled labels, 2 slightly scuffed capsules, otherwise excellent levels, appearance, color and clarity51 hl/ha. 59.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25.5% Merlot, 11.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. 25% new oak. Very tobacco, powerful, rich bouquet. Still tannic on the palate, but very rich and spicy. Assertive style, still filling out in 2010. In 2011, raspberries, warm spices and damp earth on the nose. Lovely cedary taste, full of soft glycerol. Nice, decisive finish. A very rewarding bottle of wine. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 90 177:12 bts (sc) 178:12 bts (sc) 179:12 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot