2023 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, Saint-Julien 1x750ml

Vinous 85-87

The 2023 Le Petit Lion matured in 30% new oak for 14 months. It has an attractive, classic, well-defined nose of marine-tinged black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet entry, though the mid-palate needs more precision, and there is a very slight herbaceous element toward the finish. I feel that there is a wider-than-usual difference between this and the Grand Vin this year. [Neal Martin, 04/29/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2035