94-96 Barrel sample. Lots of new wood here, maybe too dominant. But it is a stage, because the fruit weight is also there to give a wine of considerable complexity, dry and solid.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
93-95. Barrel sample. This wine is powerful and concentrated, with its tannins showing. It is perfumed, ripe and offers density that’s impressive for the year.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
Fruity and juicy, this showcases the accessibility of this estate, while also highlighting some of the tannic structure of its big brother, Léoville-Barton. There is a classic black-currant note that’s balanced by the firm tannins of the vintage.
— R.V.
(2/1/2013)
92-94 Barrel sample. A big, concentrated, powerful wine, yet also one restrained by elegant fresh fruits. There is plenty of style here, a complex mix of fruits, acidity and balanced tannins.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
92-94 A wonderful balance between freshness, acidity and dark tannins, giving the wine immense structure and delicious fruit. Powerful, but so elegant.
— R.V.
(6/25/2011)
A deceptively approachable wine. Its gorgeous fruits are right up front, their ripeness powered by a generous, complex texture. There is concentration, but it is surrounded by so much richness. It can almost be drunk now, but should age well.
— R.V.
(2/1/2012)
92–94. Barrel sample. There’s great concentration here, on this powerful wine with very dry structure and dark character. The palate hints of a more perfumed character with fine fruitiness and lingering freshness on the finish.
— R.V.
(4/11/2013)
Although it is relatively soft, this wine still has everything about it. There is ripeness, but it is balanced with fresh acidity still with an aura of youth. In the core, there are solid blackcurrants, structure. It will certainly age, but drink over 10 years.
— R.V.
(12/16/2007)