France Bordeaux Ch. Léoville Las CasesClos du Marquis

2008 Clos du Marquis

Léoville-Las Cases

89Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

A pretty wine and a classic Bordeaux, this 2008 has attractive notes of minerals intermixed with fruitcake and sweet currant fruit. Medium-bodied and pure, with a dense ruby/purple color, it should drink nicely for 10 years at the very minimum. Wine Advocate.May, 2011

Robert Parker Score: 89/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

A layered and minerally wine, with currants and berries. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Lacks a little in the midpalate. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009

Wine SpectatorScore: 88-91/100

Robert ParkerScore: 89/100

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. Léoville Las Cases

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. The Léoville property's history stretches back to the 17th century, but the vast estate was divided into three parts in the 19th century, following the death of the Marquis de Las Cases. The largest third went to his son Jean-Pierre and this is now Léoville Las Cases. Another third went to the Marquis's daughter Jeanne, which is now Léoville Poyferré, while the last third was auctioned off to Hugh Barton and became Léoville Barton.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Julien

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window