113 - Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases, 2003. A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France.

Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases, 2003. A.O.C. Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, official 1855 Bordeaux classification. Red wine. 6 bottles of 75 cl. With original wooden case. Opened for inspection. James Suckling: 97/100. Wine Spectator: 97/100. Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate): 96/100. Condition: Fill levels IN (Into Neck). Original red capsules intact, in good condition. Original front labels complete and legible, in very good overall condition. Original back labels present; one shows signs of moisture stains on the upper side. French tax stamps visible on the top of the capsules. Original wooden case with interior dividers. These bottles come from a private collection, stored under optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Château Léoville Las Cases is one of the most prestigious estates in Saint-Julien and one of the great historical landmarks of the Médoc. Its vineyards, located in the famous Clos de Léoville, stretch along the border with Pauillac, on deep gravel soils that favor the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon—the predominant variety in its blends—usually accompanied by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 2003 vintage was marked by an exceptionally hot and dry summer, which produced wines of great concentration, ripeness, and power. Léoville Las Cases 2003 stands out for its structure, depth, and aromatic richness, with notes of blackcurrants, ripe plums, graphite, cedar, and spices. Its combination of intensity, elegance, and aging potential places it among Bordeaux’s great wines for aging, particularly prized by collectors and enthusiasts of historic vintages.