2007 Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x150cl

Jane Anson 93

An underestimated vintage that has aged a little quicker than the 2005 (or 2006, 2008 and 2009), and therefore makes it a good choice for any impatient Las Cases lovers. This focus on a floral character aromatically, along with truffles, brambled fruits, orange zest, earth, this is a gorgeous wine that floats above the palate, and takes you far above what most 2007s can deliver. It’s a vintage that I really enjoy right now, and can recommend several wines from, but this stands out for its quiet concentration and interest – there doesn’t seem to be any other word for it, it’s a wine you want to read, spend time with, be quietly impressed by. Jean-Hubert Delon owner, 50% new oak.

Drinking window: 2023-2038

Review date: 18/01/2023

Stephen Tanzer 92

Deep, bright ruby-red. Rather medicinal aromas of cassis, licorice, dark chocolate, menthol and shoe polish went into a shell in the glass. Then suave and surprisingly ripe in the mouth; classically dry but not at all austere, with well-judged extraction to the fla vors of black raspberry, graphite and minerals. Rich, structured wine with a slow-building finish featuring substantial but harmonious tannins and terrific sweetness for all its backbone.

Review date: 01/07/2010