{"product_id":"grand-vin-de-leoville-du-marquis-de-las-cases-saint-julien-2005","title":"Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de Las Cases Saint-Julien 2005","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Often called the sixth First Growth, this is the grand vin of one of Bordeaux's most celebrated Second Growths, from a vintage that Robert Parker thought produced probably the greatest wine the estate had made since the 1986 and 1996. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up almost nine tenths of the blend, so it is deep, tightly wound and built for decades, with remarkable purity and perfume. The 2005 is still youthful, with the lasting power of a great Pauillac and the elegance of Saint-Julien. Decant it for several hours and serve it with roast beef, lamb or a great cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInky in colour. The nose is stunningly complex and perfumed, with flowers, dark fruits and minerals, plus crushed blackberry, licorice and lead pencil. The palate is medium to full bodied, deep and layered, with enormous extract, a vibrant core of fruit, lively acidity and sweet, powdery tannins. It is more elegant and refined than the hulking 2006, yet powerful and tightly wound, and the finish goes on and on, with licorice, currant and flowers. Expressive now with long decanting, and it should drink beautifully until the 2060s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck (2005 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"jaw dropping good, and certainly a perfect wine\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e99 Points - James Suckling (2005 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"A stunningly complex and complete nose of flowers, dark fruits, and minerals.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e98 Points - Wine Advocate (2005 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"a powerful, tightly wound wine that will reward further bottle age\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 87.6%, Merlot 7.6%, Cabernet Franc 4.8%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Las Cases is a Second Growth of Saint-Julien, regarded by many as a Super Second that rivals the First Growths. It was once part of the great Léoville domain, which was divided in two stages, with a portion becoming Léoville Barton and, in 1840, another becoming Léoville Poyferré. Its famous walled vineyard, the Clos, sits next to Château Latour at the Pauillac border. The estate is owned by the Delon family and led by Jean-Hubert Delon, whose father Michel produced the 1986 and 1996. The wines are known for texture, purity and long life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Passion des Terroirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62418032656771,"sku":"PDT17605","price":439.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/GrandVindeLeovilleduMarquisdeLasCasesSaint-Julien.png?v=1790866020","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/grand-vin-de-leoville-du-marquis-de-las-cases-saint-julien-2005","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}