Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1997

ANTONIO GALLONI: "Expressive aromas of smoked plum, roast coffee, nuts and game. Lush, dense and smooth; currant, cedar and leather flavors are more primary than those of the above wine. Finishes with rich, smooth tannins. Lovely wine."

THE WINEADVOCATE: "A star of the vintage, this classy, cedary, black currant, and sweet cherry-scented, dense ruby-colored Las Cases exhibits a beautiful dosage of new oak, medium body, expansive, ripe, concentrated flavors, plenty of glycerin, and exceptional purity. It is low in acidity, and already delicious. Anticipated maturity: now-2016."

WEINWISSER: "Aufhellendes Purpur-Rubin. Schlankes Bouquet, Fliedernoten, Wildkirschen, Pfifferlinge, süsses Herbstlaub, süss feine Toastnoten, tolle, reife Aromatik, Trüffelspuren, Lorbeer, Tabak, Cakesfrüchte. Samtiger, feiner Gaumen, füllig und cremig, kein enorm fleischiger Wein, aber mit Klasse und Eleganz, lange nachklingend."

WINESPECTATOR: "Clearly outstanding. Lots of berry, violet and vanilla character. Full-bodied, with extremely silky, polished tannins and a long, minty, mineral aftertaste. Gorgeous. Drink now. 15,000 cases made."