Château Léoville Las Cases 2003 (6 BT)

Château Léoville Las Cases 2003

St. Julien, 2ème Cru Classé

Good levels, excellent appearance

A very low yield of 21hl/hectare and 54% of the harvest in the 'grand vin'. Enormous class and aromatic intensity on the nose. Huge on the palate, with flavours of coffee and loganberries. Great balance - pure velvet. More recently, a deep maraschino cherries nose. Real strawberry and smoke taste. The tannins are so ripe. Cassis finish. A giant wine set for a long future. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 96

6 bts (owc)

Provenance:

A living Swiss cellar reflecting the discerning palate of a true wine lover. It spans Bordeaux First and Second Growths from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, old Château d'Yquem from the 1940s and later, Burgundy’s finest Grands Crus and Rhône’s timeless classics. Finally, beyond France, the iconic Super Tuscans are followed by California’s household name – Opus One. All wines were purchased from reputable Swiss merchants and stored in a temperature-controlled home cellar until removal by Sotheby’s.

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