Leoville Las Cases - 2003 (750ml) McLaren Vale plump style without the definition

plump style without the definition and minerality found in the 2007s

It is a very muscular

but there's amazing finesse and refinement to the texture

fabulous purity

a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis

Leoville Las Cases - 2003 (750ml) McLaren Vale plump style without the definitionThe solidly made 2003 Leoville Las Cases (13. 2% alcohol) is a blend of 70. 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17. 2% Merlot, and 12. 6% Cabernet Franc. In this incredibly hot vintage, the alcohol is slightly lower than achieved in 2002, a cool climate year. While not a profound example of Las Cases, the 2003 is muscular, deep, and full bodied with an impressive ruby purple color, a tight but juicy bouquet of vanilla, black cherries, crushed rocks, and flowers, a