1999 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux Willamette Valley Philippe Blanc was on top

Philippe Blanc was on top form when we visited him to taste his 2015

I imagine the 2002 will develop relatively quickly by Clos du Mesnil standards

The vintage with the Chinese symbol for eight engraved on the bottle

and low-impact winemaking in the cellars that allows the unique terroir of each vineyard to surface

Drink 2021-2026

1999 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux Willamette Valley Philippe Blanc was on topSwathes of Cabernet fruit here. This wine has wonderful concentration, impressive layers of new oak, opulent fruit and a marvellously long finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, middle age and in 10 years time. Outstanding!