this is a successful vintage that will provide pleasure from now until 2035
The tannins are firm and grainy but impeccably ripe
the palate is silky and linear
the 2019 Clerc Milon opens with crushed stone
offering subtle tannins and soft warmth
Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 2014 (750ml) this is a successful vintageTightly coiled and monumental, this classic Las Cases opens with cassis, dark berries, and violets wrapped in waves of mint, pencil lead and wet earth. The palate is layered and immensely structured, showing austere tannins and precise minerality. Still brooding, it hints at deep black pepper, eucalyptus and slate undercurrents that will emerge with time. A serious, profound wine with colossal potential, destined to evolve beautifully over decades.