Château Léoville Las Cases 2012 - Saint-Julien

Description

The 2012 vintage was mainly characterized by a hot and very dry summer, which followed a cool and very wet spring. From August onwards, the weather conditions stabilized and allowed the grapes to follow a good maturation process. The harvest, carried out in a serene way, is very selective so that only the most qualitative grapes are kept. Blend of the 2012 vintage: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc The robe is a magnificent dark red color, with beautiful tiled reflections. The nose is very expressive and particularly aromatic, with notes of stewed black fruits, blackberry and black currant, black olive, truffle, Sichuan pepper and Zan. It shows a very nice entry in mouth, the wine evolves on a dense and voluminous texture. The tannic structure is finely built, the black fruit and licorice flavors sublimate its juicy flesh. It ends on a long, precise and persistent finish. Food and wine pairing: Château Léoville Las Cases 2012 can be enjoyed with a châteaubriand with truffle sauce, veal grenadin with morel sauce, venison jig with grand veneur sauce or roast pigeon. For an agreement with cheeses, privilege those with uncooked pressed paste: Cantal, Edam, aged mimolette, morbier with truffle or Saint-Nectaire. For desserts, enjoy it with a grand cru chocolate tartlet, an Opéra cake or a black forest. Cellaring potential and tasting: Château Léoville Las Cases 2012 can wait another 10-15 years in the cellar, reaching its peak between 2032 and 2035. It is however ready to be tasted today. To do so, take care to place and open the bottle in the serving room at room temperature the night before. If this is not possible, open and decant the bottle at least 5 to 6 hours before tasting. The bottles should be kept in the cellar, protected from light, lying down, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%.

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