2011 Chateau Léoville-Las Cases

Its bouquet is comparatively voluptuous, with lush blackberries, wild strawberries, minerals and cedar, showing a hint of floral notes à la Margaux with continued aeration. Full-bodied and grippy on the palate, this is certainly a Saint Julien with great substance considering the vintage, even if it doesn't quite fan out on the finish like the 2009 or 2010, but it is very composed and well balanced with some very pure blackberry, boysenberry and spice notes that linger long in the mouth. Excellent.

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 66% Merlot 24% Cabernet Franc 9% Petit Verdot 1%

Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 93-95/100

Taste: dry

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: Leoville Las Cases, , 33250 Saint Julien-Beychevelle, FRANCE