Leoville Las Cases Vintage:2004 but it starts off with

but it starts off with charming floral notes

hedonistic wine with all the elements in the right place

2011 and 2012 have been very dry years

and a very solid backup of apricot and peach melba

Deeper register aromas of earthy but spicy dark berry fruits and a touch of animale leads to serious

Leoville Las Cases Vintage:2004 but it starts off with1998 was a late flowering year but the grapes achieved perfect ripeness by harvest time. It's an excellent vintage that's generally known as a Right Bank year, but is more than holding its own over in St Julien. At this point we are starting to see what a mature Loville can do, the edges are softening to a russet colour and the cigar box edge is apparent, alongside notes of hedgerow, undergrowth, rosemary, black cherry, cassis, and a touch of menthol