(94 Points) Deep garnet colored, the 2008 Ducru-Beaucaillou begins a little broody, giving up glimpses of tar, chargrill, moss covered tree bark and fungi scents over a core of baked plums, warm…

tasted 7/2016 The 1996 Leoville-Las Cases is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc picked between 25 September and 10 October.

Stunning and pure from the get-go, with intense cassis and blackberry fruit. Ultimately takes a slightly austere approach, with a wrought-iron structure.

(95 Points) Very deep garnet in color, the 2014 Ducru-Beaucaillou springs from the glass, offering vibrant notions of fresh black currants, black cherries and black raspberries with touches of spice…

Chteau Ducru-Beaucaillou - St.-Julien 2005 (750ml) available at Connecticut Avenue Wine & Liquor in Washington, DC

Chteau Loville Las Cases - St.-Julien 2009 (750ml) available at Connecticut Avenue Wine & Liquor in Washington, DC

98 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. The 1996 Léoville-Las Cases is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc picked between 25 September and 10 October (for…