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.

Pure magic and one of the finest expressions of this estate I could imagine, as well as a perfect wine, the 2018 Château Léoville Las Cases comes from a mix of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, and…

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

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2015 750 Ml Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2015 750 Ml

(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…

100 We / 97 Jd / 97 De / 96+ Wa / 95 Fs / 95 Wci / 18.5 Jr This is a magnificently solid wine, initially even a bit severe. At this young stage, the tannins dominate, but it's also full of black…

(98 Points) An amazing Ducru, one of the wines of the vintage. Hugely persistent, chiselled and precise, yet succulent in its berry and cassis fruit character. The slate and pencil lead finish slows…

A cooler year than 2003 or 2005, and the precision is clear, with layers of tight black fruits, cedar and fresh mint confidently on display. It's pretty austere right now, but its weight and texture…