St Julien 2017/2019 by Ch. Léoville Las Cases - BBRABV 13. 5% This is the first vintage of our own label St Julien to be made by Ch. Loville Las Cases, one of the finest properties in Bordeaux. Broodingly deep, dark and glossy in the glass, it has a ripe nose of black cherries, crme de cassis and cedar wood. The full bodied palate is laden with pure blackcurrant fruit, wood smoke and has a long, complex finish. A blend of 63 percent Merlot and 37 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, the superb 2016 vintage

followed by hints of blood orange

Although this wine will handsomely reward a further 5-7 years in cellar

WINE PAIRING:

numerous donated parcels of vines make up a superb domain which includes 60 hectares of vines situated mostly in Grand Crus and Premiers Crus

Integrated with richness and high acidity

The wine is very harmonious

who has been with the domaine for over a decade

near Siena

I like the leafiness and flow of juice

-10°C is not uncommon

light in body with orchard fruit aromatics

in some cases even going back several generations