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.
(WA-Jun 2009)
| BRAND | LEOVILLE LAS CASES |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Ch. Leoville Las Cases 2 eme Cru Classe St. Julien 1990 750ml |
| Unit of Measure | BTL |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Region | BORDEAUX |
| Appellation | ST. JULIEN |
| Vintage | 1990 |
| Rating (WA) | 96 |
| Rating (BH) | NA |
| Rating (WS) | 93 |
