Château Léoville Las Cases 2005. 12 bottles

Château Léoville Las Cases, 2005. A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France.
Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
Red wine.
12 bottles of 75 cl.
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate: 98+/100. James Suckling: 99/100. Wine Spectator: 100/100 (initial rating). Vinous: 98/100. Decanter: 97/100.
Comes with its wooden case.

Condition: IN (Into Neck). The red capsules, featuring the château’s emblem and the corresponding tax stamps on top, are preserved and in good overall condition, with slight superficial signs of handling and storage. The main labels remain intact, firmly attached, and legible, with only a few minor stains.

It comes from a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions.

The 2005 vintage is considered one of Bordeaux’s great vintages of the 21st century, internationally recognized for its extraordinary quality and exceptional aging potential. In this context, Léoville Las Cases 2005 ranks among the appellation’s most outstanding wines, with a long history of acclaim from wine critics.

Château Léoville Las Cases is one of Bordeaux’s great historical landmarks and one of the premier examples of the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation. Classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in the historic 1855 classification, the château has established an international reputation that places it among the most admired estates in the Médoc, to the point that it is commonly regarded as one of Bordeaux’s great “super seconds.” Its historic vineyard, the famous Clos Léoville Las Cases, is located next to the grounds of Château Latour, in one of the region’s most privileged areas.