Chateau Leoville Las Cases Bordeaux blend Bordeaux Saint-Julien 1990

1990 Léoville Las Cases Rating 96 rp Drink Date 2009 - 2035 Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 29th Jun 2009 Source 183, The Wine Advocate 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.