Leoville Las Cases - 2002 (750ml) Crete Extremely concentrated

Extremely concentrated

DERIVED MASH BILL

notes of peaches and sliced apple combined with fresh bell pepper and asparagus

Firm mix of fruit and oak

Double-Barreled: Aged for 6 years in Felipe’s ancient George Dickel whiskey barrels and then another year in a variety of single-use French Oak wine Barrels

Leoville Las Cases - 2002 (750ml) Crete Extremely concentratedThe solidly made 2003 Leoville Las Cases (13. 2% alcohol) is a blend of 70. 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17. 2% Merlot, and 12. 6% Cabernet Franc. In this incredibly hot vintage, the alcohol is slightly lower than achieved in 2002, a cool climate year. While not a profound example of Las Cases, the 2003 is muscular, deep, and full bodied with an impressive ruby purple color, a tight but juicy bouquet of vanilla, black cherries, crushed rocks, and flowers, a