Château Léoville Las Cases 2020

Wineadvocate

The 2020 Léoville Las Cases is a classic in the making, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries, cassis, loamy soil, violets and dark chocolate framed by a discreet touch of new oak. Full-bodied, broad and layered, it's rich and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins and lively acids. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, it's built for the cellar. - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2020 Léoville Las Cases has developed into a powerhouse. Then again, that is Las Cases. En primeur, I thought the 2020 was a bit shy, but its true personality has to emerge. Blackberry jam, gravel, spice, menthol, licorice, espresso and plum all saturate the palate. Vivid and explosive, the 2020 is dizzyingly rich, with plenty of Las Cases tannins that will require patience. I am not sure when the 2020 will be ready to drink, but it won't be anytime soon. Las Cases is one of the wines of the vintage in 2020, that much is pretty clear. (Drink between 2032-2070) - AG 02/2023

Beck

Lorsqu'un vin se présente avec autant de précision et d'ampleur, il communique d'emblée un niveau exceptionnel. Le palais s'en retrouvé défié, mais à vrai dire il a l'habitude d'assumer les promesses du tarin ! Avec ses tannins crémeux et denses, le vin est imposant de vigueur et d'ampleur. C'est un Las Cases imposant, impérial qui, comme à son habitude, annonce une longue garde, mais, et c'est bien là son incroyable talent, il parvient à afficher sa finesse et sa subtilité. La magie de Las Cases ! 2028-2055 - YB 01/2023

Suckling

A linear and very racy wine with super fine tannins that run the length of the wine. Superb. It’s full-bodied yet really focused and polished with a length and intensity. Lots of currants and graphite. Very classy and fine. The new 1996. Give it six to seven years to come around. - 03/2023

Dunnuck

Another 2020 that's going to demand patience, the 2020 Château Léoville Las Cases is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot that was raised in 80% new French oak. It's a regal, medium to full-bodied, concentrated, flawlessly balanced 2020 with a pure core of cassis and darker currant fruits, a layered, seamless mouthfeel that carries substantial tannins, perfectly integrated oak, and subtle floral, mineral, and leafy herb nuances. Playing in the concentrated yet focused and structured style of the vintage, it's going to need a decade to hit the early phases of its prime drinking window and will have 50-75 years of longevity. - 03/2023