Château Léoville-las-Cases "Collection Miroir" - 6 bottles dry red wine (0.75 l) in a limited wooden box - Bordeaux France

Château Léoville-las-Cases "COLLECTION MIROIR"

This Château Léoville-las-Cases collector's box contains unique, wax-sealed bottles from the vintages 1988, 1995, 1998, 2001, 2003, and 2008.
The vintage wines of Château Léoville-las-Cases are red wines rooted in the Saint-Julien wine region, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grape varieties. Like all first-class growths of the region, the wine impresses with aromas of dark fruits such as blackcurrant or blackberry and cedarwood on the nose and palate. The tannin structure of these wines offers excellent aging potential.

COMPONENTS of the Château Léoville-las-Cases selection "COLLECTION MIROIR"

1988 Château Léoville Las Cases (0.75 l - 12.0 % vol.)

The 1988 Château Léoville Las Cases vintage has a deep dark ruby red color with slight brownish hues at the rim. The nose is fruity-sweet and complex with aromas of red and black fruits. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, elegant, and soft with aromas of blackcurrants and cherries, accompanied by vanilla notes, spice, and velvety tannins.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 92 points
Wine Spectator: 90 points

1995 Château Léoville Las Cases (0.75 l - 13.0 % vol.)  

The 1995 Château Léoville Las Cases vintage convinces with a rich garnet red and fragrant aromas of black fruits, vanilla, and spices, followed by soft mineral notes in the background. On the palate, it is powerful, with exceptionally ripe aromas of new wood and roasted notes, as well as a hint of mineral. Thanks to its fine-grained tannins, it has a long, smooth finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 95 points
Wine Spectator: 95 points

1998 Château Léoville Las Cases (0.75 l - 12.0 % vol.)

The 1998 Château Léoville Las Cases vintage pours into the glass in a dark purple red. A Saint-Julien with impressive purity and depth. The nose is fruity with aromas of red, blackcurrant, and spices. Full-bodied on the palate, with plenty of ripe fruit, good acidity, and silky tannins.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 93 points
Wine Spectator: 93 points

2001 Château Léoville Las Cases (0.75 l - 12.5 % vol.)

The 2001 Château Léoville Las Cases presents itself in the glass with a brilliant ruby red. The nose is powerful and complex, with aromas of black fruits and vanilla intertwined with minerals, smoky oak, and spices. A full-bodied structured wine with multi-layered, concentrated sweet fruit and a high proportion of ripe tannin, guaranteeing an elegant finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 93 points
Wine Spectator: 94 points.
    
2003 Château Léoville Las Cases (0.75 l - 13.0 % vol.)

The 2003 Château Léoville Las Cases has a dark red - violet color and is a well-aged vintage with a broad, intense aromatic spectrum. Notes of pressed red berries, licorice, violets, and lightly toasted oak round off the nose. On the palate, it is full-bodied with big velvety tannins and a long spicy finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 96 points
Wine Spectator: 97 points.

2008 Château Léoville Las Cases (0.75 l - 13.0 % vol.)

The 2008 Château Léoville Las Cases reveals itself in an intense garnet red. The bouquet is very well defined and concentrated, delivering intense aromas of black cherry fruit, mineral and pure, layered with cream and vanilla. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with supple tannins, plenty of black fruit, and a long,
flattering finish.
Awards:
Robert Parker: 97 points
Wine Spectator: 94 points.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
The dry red wines pair well with many hearty dishes, such as grilled meat, lamb chops, roasted duck,
but also with robust dishes like game or lamb, as well as with characterful cheeses like Roquefort cheese.