2005 Leoville-Las Cases 2015 Ex-Chateau Release

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 99 JL 98 WA 98 VN 98 W&S 98 WS 98 DC 97 WE 97
JS 99

jamessuckling.com, April 2012

A stunningly complex and complete nose of flowers, dark fruits, and minerals. Very perfumed and subtle at the same time. The palate is full, yet tight and powerful with perfect tannins and a long, long finish. The quality...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, January 2018

This is a super wine, that in time, should go up in score. But patience is needed here. Decanted 4 hours, that was not enough to tame the strict tannins. Still, it was impossible not to enjoy the perfectly ripe, regal...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2022

The 2005 Léoville Las Cases is a classic that numbers among the wines of the vintage in the Médoc. Wafting from the glass with notes of dark berries, cassis, incense, burning embers, sweet soil tones, dark chocolate and...
VN 98

Vinous, February 2023

The 2005 Léoville-Las-Cases is one of my favorite wines of the night. Now, after 17 years, the 2005 is in a place where it is not a crime to open a bottle. Elegant and regal in bearing, the 2005 Las-Cases is simply...
W&S 98

Wine & Spirits, October 2008

Here is one more vintage to prove Las Cases deserves to be elevated to first growth. The Delon family has tended this great terroir as if they were already there. And the wine has the assured stance, the persistence of...
WS 98

Wine Spectator, January 2018

Sleek and racy, with black currant and fig fruit laced liberally with a bright iron streak and singed alder notes. This is very tightly coiled, as the fruit seems to be preserved for now, while the cold fireplace...
DC 97

Decanter,

To some, this is the best wine estate in St-Julien. Château Léoville Las Cases is one of the three Léovilles and is the largest at 97 hectares. Though the wine is a 2ème Cru Classé, or second growth, many see this old...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, June 2006

(95-97 points) Barrel sample. A big wine with dense tannins, but so elegant. Dark, intense, with layers of acidity underneath that only show through at the end. Unusually, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates this wine, a sign...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Julien
Vintage 2005
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

One of the oldest Medoc estates, Domaine de Leoville belonged to some of the wealthiest and most influential noble French families before it was acquired by the Las Cases family. Like many properties after the French Revolution, the estate was divided between 1826 and 1840 into the three Leovilles we know today: Leoville-Las Cases, Leoville-Poyferre and Leoville-Barton.

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases was created, thanks to a kind of birthright, from three-fifths of the original estate, including the very heart of the property. The Grand Vin has therefore been sourced from the best part of the original terroir since the 17th century.

Pierre Jean, Adolphe, and Gabriel de Las Cases were successive heirs to the property until 1900, when Theophile Skawinski purchased a share in the estate and became its manager. Leoville-Las Cases has now been managed by the same family since the late 19th century and is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the chateau and proprietor of Chateau Potensac in the Medoc and Chateau Nenin in Pomerol.

Allow me to introduce you to the 2005 Leoville-Las Cases 2015 Ex-Chateau Release, a remarkable Bordeaux Blend from the prestigious region of Bordeaux, France. This wine, crafted by the renowned Leoville-Las Cases producer, embodies the essence of the St Julien sub-region and showcases the exceptional quality of the 2005 vintage.

In the glass, this wine exudes a deep and enchanting ruby red color, captivating the eye with its intensity and allure. The nose is greeted by a stunningly pure bouquet that is both powerful and elegant. Dark fruits take center stage, with notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, and plums intertwining harmoniously. As the aromas evolve, subtle hints of wet rocks, graphite, and a delicate touch of toasty oak and vanilla emerge, adding depth and complexity to the bouquet.

On the palate, this Leoville-Las Cases masterpiece truly comes alive. Full-bodied and masculine, it showcases a remarkable depth and concentration that are the hallmarks of a truly exceptional wine. The flavors mirror the aromas, with luscious dark fruits taking the lead. The ripe blackberries and blackcurrants are accompanied by a touch of black cherries, adding a delightful sweetness to the overall profile. The wine's structure is firm yet refined, with velvety tannins that glide effortlessly across the palate.

This prodigious effort has been awarded an impressive score of 97 by the esteemed Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Recognized for its outstanding potential for aging, it is recommended to cellar this wine for at least 8-10 years before reaching its plateau of maturity. Nevertheless, for those who simply cannot resist temptation, it can be enjoyed now with a few hours of decanting to fully appreciate its complexity and finesse.

The 2005 Leoville-Las Cases 2015 Ex-Chateau Release is a true legend in the making, crafted by the Delon family who have consistently produced wines of exceptional quality. This wine is destined to become a collector's item, captivating wine enthusiasts for decades to come. Anticipated maturity is projected to be between 2023 and 2050, making it a wine worth cellaring to witness its full potential.