Léoville Las Cases Saint-Julien 2025 Pre-Arrival

98-99 Points
James Suckling
"The texture is fantastic, with superb aromas of graphite, blackberries and blueberries. Medium- to full-bodied with tannins that are pure and primary, like eating perfectly ripe grapes. A very classic Las Cases."

98 Points
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
"Deep violet-hued with expressive aromatics of cool blue fruit, ripe cassis, hawthorn and integrated oak spice. The attack is immediate and powerful, supported by dense tannins and remarkable structure. A wine of impressive scale and clear potential."

97-100 Points
Jeb Dunnuck
"One of the wines of the vintage with an incredible sense of class, balance, purity and richness. Cassis, graphite, liquid minerality and freshly sharpened pencil define the bouquet. Full-bodied with beautiful tannins and a blockbuster finish."

98-100 Points Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
"Flowers, tobacco leaves, black currants, cigar box, cedar, and graphite create the aromatic profile. The wine is powerful, concentrated, vibrant, and intense, yet every element remains in harmony. The palate is packed with layers of ripe, energetic fruits, refined tannins, and remarkable freshness. There is a regal character here, with the finish building in intensity and lingering effortlessly. One of the standout wines of the vintage and a Léoville Las Cases built for decades of evolution."

96-98 Points Wine Advocate
"One of the most serious, brooding wines of the vintage. Aromas of dark berries, plums, pencil shavings and creamy oak lead to a deep, dense palate with prodigious reserves of sweet yet assertive tannins and a long, muscular finish."

96-98 Points Neal Martin, Vinous
"Intense and concentrated with pencil shavings, cigar box and layers of dark fruit. The palate delivers remarkable depth and density with an intense, multi-layered finish that coats the mouth. Built for long-term aging."