The 2016 Leoville-Las Cases Bordeaux Blend from France is a red wine that you'll truly want to savor. Boasting a rich, deep, and red color, it is produced by Leoville-Las Cases, a renowned producer in the Bordeaux region of France, specifically the St Julien sub-region.
This 2016 vintage features a 75 per cent cabernet sauvignon, 14 per cent merlot, and 11 per cent cabernet franc blend. With an alcohol content of 13.5 percent, it's a wine that can hold its own. Its closure is a traditional cork, adding to the overall experience.
The complexity of the 2016 Leoville-Las Cases is truly something to admire. It offers a very complex and alluringly spicy aroma that bubbles in and out of the nose, together with fresh tobacco, raspberries, and iodine. As it moves into blackcurrants, blackberries, there's a gently gravely, stony edge that adds another layer of depth to the wine.
On the palate, this Bordeaux Blend is incredibly polished, serving as a foil for the intense power and concentration. The texture is flawless, building smoothly with fine-grained and focused tannins that sustain a long, fresh finish. You'll also notice flavors of blueberry, açaí berry, raspberry, and blackberry puree notes, all while warm tar and sweet tobacco details cruise underneath.
This wine is recommended to be enjoyed from 2024 onwards. It's a truly remarkable representation of what a Bordeaux Blend should be, and it's certainly one you don't want to miss.