CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES 1989 |

Château Léoville Las Cases 1989 St. Julien, 2ème Cru ClasséLot 180: u. 6bn, wrinkled and slightly damp stained labels, excellent color and clarity, Lot 181: Levels bn or into the neck, wrinkled and damp stained labels, 1 slightly raised cork, excellent 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 90 180:6 mags (sc) 181:6 mags (sc)Estimates are per lot