Little Lion - Castle Léoville Las Cases

Wine Spectator

88 / 100

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Jamessuckling.com

89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

A silky and fruity red with firm tannins and fresh acidity. Medium body. Pretty finish. Balanced and pretty. Second wine of Las Cases. Drink now.

matthewjukes.com

15,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

53 Merlot, 46 Cabernet Sauvignon, 1 Cabernet Franc) More aggressive on the nose than it should be and quite dry and out of balance. There is some fruit there but it has been eaten by tannin and oak.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/18/2014

The 2013 Le Petit Lion is an attractive, juicy offering laced with red stone fruits, wild flowers, mint and spices. A fleshy, resonant wine for the year, the 2013 shows good balance and plenty of breadth. Violets, rose petals and sweet spices linger on the supple, inviting finish. This is unusually good for a second wine. Le Petit Lion is mostly young-vine Cabernet, plus old-vine Merlot that does not make it into the Grand Vin. The blend is 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc. Tasted twice.

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

The second wine of Las-Cases is a blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. It has a simply earthy bouquet with strong tobacco scents. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, simple black fruit that fades just a little on the finish.