1987 Leoville Las Cases
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The 1987 is deep ruby-colored, with a moderately intense bouquet of cassis and spicy new oak. With no trace of underripeness, or any indication of dilution, this is a rich, medium- to full-bodied wine that is probably better than the chateau's 1981, and every bit as good as their excellent 1976. One of the vintage's best! Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted 4/91.
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The 1987 is deep ruby-colored, with a moderately intense bouquet of cassis and spicy new oak. With no trace of underripeness, or any indication of dilution, this is a rich, medium- to full-bodied wine that is probably better than the chateau's 1981, and every bit as good as their excellent 1976. One of the vintage's best! Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted 4/91. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
One of the leading estates in Bordeaux, Ch. Léoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest Classed Growths in the Médoc. Along with Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou, it is widely considered one of the best estates in Saint-Julien.