Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Leoville Las Cases2020
RED WINE
- Producer Chateau Leoville Las Cases
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Julien
- UPC 0 15643 70742 1
Reviews
James Suckling 96-97
This is very deep and rich with ripe tannins that take your down and through the palate. Full and layered. This is really plush and intense. Could be the best ever for the second wine. Goes deep.
by JS, James Suckling , 2021
Wine Enthusiast 94
A dense wine that shows powerful tannins lying over the dark black fruits. Its structure is deceptively immense, layered with fine acidity at the end. Slightly medicinal on the finish.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2021
Wine Advocate 92-94
The 2020 Le Petit Lion (the second wine of Leoville Las Cases, mainly from younger vines) is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot, aging in 30% new French oak barriques, weighing in with an alcohol of 13.61%, a pH of 3.69 and an IPT (tannins index) of 75. The Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from the 17th to the 29th of September, the Merlot from the 10th to the 15th of September and the Cabernet Franc from the 15th to the 17th of September. Sporting a medium to deep purple-black color, it springs from the glass with vibrant notes of black cherries, redcurrant jelly and cassis, plus touches of lavender, fallen leaves and cinnamon stick, with a waft of black truffles. The medium-bodied palate has bright, bold black and red berry layers with a grainy texture and loads of freshness, finishing long with a spicy kick. A very impressive second wine!
by LPB, Wine Advocate , 2021