The 1989 Léoville Las Cases possesses a deep inner perfume of red currant, rose petals, balsam, graphite and sandalwood. Elegant and weightless, with fine tannins that spread evenly across the palate, like damask silk. There is a wonderful, regal and almost undefinable quality to this second growth. It exhibits both fantastic purity and balance, and is well within its drinking window. The finish is long and lingering, offering graceful notes of cedar, spice and traces of minerality.
9.4 Points
You’ll find my recipe and pairing for Herbed Rack of Lamb and Fingerling Potatoes here.