1999 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux Willamette Valley silky-textured but generous red with

silky-textured but generous red with fine tannins and a sleek

but the quality of his raw materials in 2022 should permit a less draconian selection

Philippe Blanc was on top form when we visited him to taste his 2015

and low-impact winemaking in the cellars that allows the unique terroir of each vineyard to surface

Some fresh mulberry fruit at the start leads to more complex flavours and even a touch of bacon on the palate

1999 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux Willamette Valley silky-textured but generous red withSwathes of Cabernet fruit here. This wine has wonderful concentration, impressive layers of new oak, opulent fruit and a marvellously long finish. This is a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, middle age and in 10 years time. Outstanding!