1999 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux Willamette Valley All the elements are in

All the elements are in the right place

Philippe Blanc was on top form when we visited him to taste his 2015

Some fresh mulberry fruit at the start leads to more complex flavours and even a touch of bacon on the palate

but the quality of his raw materials in 2022 should permit a less draconian selection

The vintage with the Chinese symbol for eight engraved on the bottle

1999 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux Willamette Valley All the elements are inSwathes of Cabernet fruit here. This wine has wonderful concentration, impressive layers of new oak, opulent fruit and a marvellously long finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, middle age and in 10 years time. Outstanding!