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2022 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (55.5%), Merlot (38.5%), Cabernet Franc (6%)
Not ready (Drink 2036 - 2080)
Jane Anson MW
92/100
Product: 20228007948

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Description

This is quite something for a second wine. Not only does it reflect the accessible fruit and generosity of the grand vin, it also finds its own direction. It is direct and focused, with a serious tannic structure. There are mouth-watering notes of salinity along with tight, concentrated cassis and black cherry. Yet the wine is not especially high in alcohol (14%). This is a most rewarding, individual and authentic expression of the vintage, a mini-Las Cases and also in its own space. It should age well.

Cabernet Sauvignon 55%; Merlot 39%; Cabernet Franc 6%

Drink 2027-2040

Score 17/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd (April 2023)

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 13%
Maturity Not ready (2036 - 2080)
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (55.5%), Merlot (38.5%), Cabernet Franc (6%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Léoville Las Cases

Critics reviews

Jane Anson MW 92/100
Inky plum colour, this has edges of drying tannins but this is a powerful wine, a ton of intensity, iodine and oyster shell concentration, and tannic heft. A great En Primeur sample that has that sappy, astringent character that gives such confidence for its ageing potential. Impressive second wine. 39 hl/ha yield, 39% new oak. Harvest September 8 to 30.jane_anson_mw, janeanson_com (May 2023)
Jane Anson MW, JaneAnson.com (May 2023)

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