Château Léoville Las Cases, 2005 Novelties La Truffiere is one of

La Truffiere is one of the most intense

Robert Parker 94 points

A citrussy

but careful cluster selection before appassimento means you never feel that extra warmth

loads of crème de cassis

Château Léoville Las Cases, 2005 Novelties La Truffiere is one ofAnother titanic effort from the Delon family, the 2005 Leoville Las Cases is probably the greatest wine made at this estate since Jean Hubert Delon's father produced the 1986 and 1996. Only 37% of the production made it into the 2005, a blend of primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with less than 13% Merlot and Cabernet Franc. An inky ruby purple colour is accompanied by reticent aromatics that, with considerable coaxing, offer up subtle notes of toasty