Lot 241
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1990
Closed11 December 2014
Price Realised
GBP 2,232
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Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1990
Saint-Julien, 2ème cru classé
In original wooden cases. Good appearance. Levels: base of neck or better.
Tasting note: As one might expect, this is a brilliant wine, but it remains shockingly young, even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple colour 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. Robert Parker Wine Advocate #183 June 2009. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Julien, 2ème cru classé
In original wooden cases. Good appearance. Levels: base of neck or better.
Tasting note: As one might expect, this is a brilliant wine, but it remains shockingly young, even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple colour 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. Robert Parker Wine Advocate #183 June 2009. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1990
Saint-Julien, 2ème cru classé
In original wooden cases. Good appearance. Levels: base of neck or better.
Tasting note: As one might expect, this is a brilliant wine, but it remains shockingly young, even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple colour 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. Robert Parker Wine Advocate #183 June 2009. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Julien, 2ème cru classé
In original wooden cases. Good appearance. Levels: base of neck or better.
Tasting note: As one might expect, this is a brilliant wine, but it remains shockingly young, even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple colour 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. Robert Parker Wine Advocate #183 June 2009. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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