1 dozen bottles per lot
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Château Léoville-Las-Cases--Vintage 1990
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé
In original wooden case
"The 1990 continues to put on weight and richness, and it now clearly appears to be the superior vintage for Lioville-Las Cases. The 1990 reveals a dense, dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pure nose of black fruits, minerals, lead pencil, and vanillin. Broad, expansive flavors come across as rich, pure, and concentrated, but never heavy or coarse. Beautifully integrated tannin and acidity are barely noticeable in this classic, full-bodied, velvety-textured, youthful yet exceptional St.-Julien. The 1990 is more fun to taste than the 1989, but readers should not interpret that comment to suggest it is ready to drink. This wine needs another 5-6 years of cellaring, after which it should last for 20-25 years. Last tasted, 11/96." Robert Parker, Bordeaux, 1998
1 dozen bottles per lot
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé
In original wooden case
"The 1990 continues to put on weight and richness, and it now clearly appears to be the superior vintage for Lioville-Las Cases. The 1990 reveals a dense, dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pure nose of black fruits, minerals, lead pencil, and vanillin. Broad, expansive flavors come across as rich, pure, and concentrated, but never heavy or coarse. Beautifully integrated tannin and acidity are barely noticeable in this classic, full-bodied, velvety-textured, youthful yet exceptional St.-Julien. The 1990 is more fun to taste than the 1989, but readers should not interpret that comment to suggest it is ready to drink. This wine needs another 5-6 years of cellaring, after which it should last for 20-25 years. Last tasted, 11/96." Robert Parker, Bordeaux, 1998
1 dozen bottles per lot