$1,701
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1986 St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u: all into neck, light glue striping "The 1986 Leoville-Las Cases, which Delon continues to believe is his finest vintage in the eighties (even eclipsing the 1982), still exhibits a black/purple color with no signs of age. The nose offers up aromas of exceptionally ripe cassis fruit intertwined with scents of vanillin, minerals, and spices. The wine is full-bodied, exceptionally well-delineated, and phenomenally concentrated. Still unevolved and youthful, this is one of the most profound Leoville-Las-Cases, but for my palate, it remains a notch behind both the 1982 and 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2030. Last tasted 3/97" R. Parker, 98 pts. 01/98 6 bottles
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-02
