2012 Le Petit Lion de Lascases
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The 20120 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is floral, lifted and also understated. Crushed flowers, sweet tobacco, smoke, game, worn-in leather and rose petal are all laced into the soft, inviting finish. Dark red cherry, pomegranate, spice and mint add the final shades of nuance. The 2012 is a bit lacking in depth, but is also pretty for what it is. In 2012 the blend is 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc.
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The second wine of Leoville Las Cases, the 2012 Le Petit Lion, has a dense ruby/purple color, loads of tannin, undeniable minerality, blackcurrants and earth. It is medium-bodied, firm and austere, but should age for 10-15 more years and soften somewhat.
Glossy dark crimson. Juicy – the acceptable face of young Las Cases? But still quite harsh on the end. Not quite enough in the middle. Where's the fruit? (JR)
The second wine of Leoville Las Cases, the 2012 Le Petit Lion, has a dense ruby/purple color, loads of tannin, undeniable minerality, blackcurrants and earth. It is medium-bodied, firm and austere, but should age for 10-15 more years and soften somewhat. Apr 2015, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
One of the leading estates in Bordeaux, Ch. Léoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest Classed Growths in the Médoc. Along with Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou, it is widely considered one of the best estates in Saint-Julien.