Leoville Las Cases Vintage:2004 From vines planted in 1912

From vines planted in 1912

2011 and 2012 have been very dry years

The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins

the mouthfeel of the energetic medium weight flavors is wonderfully refined while possessing excellent complexity on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

laced with black pepper and clove

Leoville Las Cases Vintage:2004 From vines planted in 19121998 was a late flowering year but the grapes achieved perfect ripeness by harvest time. It's an excellent vintage that's generally known as a Right Bank year, but is more than holding its own over in St Julien. At this point we are starting to see what a mature Loville can do, the edges are softening to a russet colour and the cigar box edge is apparent, alongside notes of hedgerow, undergrowth, rosemary, black cherry, cassis, and a touch of menthol