Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville', Saint-Julien, France 2018 Ripa anise and sweet tobacco notes

anise and sweet tobacco notes throughout

It was powerful and dense at en primeur

Renoir's NV Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Terroir (2018 base) is showing very well

Medium- to full-bodied on the palate

medium-weight Haut-Médoc that’s got as much freshness as ripeness and a long

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville', Saint-Julien, France 2018 Ripa anise and sweet tobacco notesIt is the tannins that mark out this powerful wine, presenting a fine balancing act between a firm structure and rich dark fruit flavors. It is the epitome of elegant Saint Julien, with a welcome mix of weight and freshness. 98 Pts Wine Enthusiast