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Léoville Las Cases 1983

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Julien
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot

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Tasting Notes

Tasted at the Las-Cases off-line at The Square. Many years have passed since I last tasted the '83 Las-Cases. It is reticent at first, like and old tongue-tied friend entering the room, then it blossoms with aeration offering scents of leather, chestnut, brambly black fruit and freshly rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with melted red-berry fruits, firm tannins and superb balance. Hints of bell pepper and sandalwood furnish the long, harmonious finish. This is a wonderful wine for the vintage that is drinking perfectly now.

94
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, July 2011
89
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003
91
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (3), November 1998
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