| Wine Ratings | Reviewer | Price per bottle (ex-bordeaux) |
| 90-92 | Robert Parker | - |
| 17 | Decanter Magazine | |
| 16.5 | Jancis Robinson | |
| 87-90 | James Suckling | |
| 91-92 | Neal Martin |
Tasting Notes |
Dense colour, really good ripe blackcurrant fruit, lots of classic Saint-Julien expression with good grip and length, a classy wine. Drink 2013-20. 4 stars. Decanter Magazine |
Second wine of Léoville Las Cases. Dark and rich crimson. So sweet! Because of the 34.8% Merlot, I assume, with a hint of sandpaper. Very chewy. Very angular. Really quite uncomfortable to taste otherwise. Just too sweet to be sophisticated really. Tarry. Jancis Robinson |
Roses and blackberries, with hints of currants. Full-bodied, with firm and silky tannins and plenty of character. Refined and pretty. James Suckling |
This is very tight on the nose this year, far more introverted than either the 2005 or 2006 Clos du Marquis. Blackberries, a touch of violets and oyster shell. The palate is impressive - very good fruit concentration, very pure and focused with a lovely caressing silky texture. Opulent towards the finish, this is great success for the vintage. Good length and persistency. Irresistible. Tasted April 2008. Neal Martin |