Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville', Saint-Julien, France 2018 Bernhard Ott green almond and vegetal hints

green almond and vegetal hints on a background of saline notes

Smooth palate (Meunier)

dried fruit and prunes in the glass

Long finish is carried by a buried graphite note and hint of smoldering earth

This matured in concrete for four and a half years and the spend five and a half years in oak barrels from the Caucasus

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville', Saint-Julien, France 2018 Bernhard Ott green almond and vegetal hintsIt is the tannins that mark out this powerful wine, presenting a fine balancing act between a firm structure and rich dark fruit flavors. It is the epitome of elegant Saint Julien, with a welcome mix of weight and freshness. 98 Pts Wine Enthusiast