1982 Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1×1.5L

Robert Parker 95

Aside from Chateau Lafleur, the 1982 Leoville Las Cases must be the most unevolved, primary wine of the vintage. Offering up aromas of cassis, black truffle and loamy soil, it’s full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a richly layered mid-palate, ripe acids, velvety but abundant tannins and a long, resonant finish. Impressive for its power and purity, this is a serious, complete wine that is only finally beginning to show all its cards as it approaches aged 40. [William Kelley, 13/11/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2045

Vinous 92

Sadly, it is not a great night for Bordeaux. The 1982 Leoville Las Cases is powerful but also incredibly compact, with little appeal or mid-palate depth. This is a very stubborn wine, even within the context of Las Cases. [Antonio Galloni, 12/01/2015]