$4,010
Chateau Leoville las Cases 1986 (5 bts) 1988 (3 bts) 1989 (3 bts) 1990 (2 bts) 1994 (6 bts) St. Julien, 2eme Cru Classe u. all bottom neck or better, light wear, some staining to labels "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 19 bottles
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-03-14
