Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Las Cases
Label Name:
 
Collection Miroir 82/90/96/00/05/09
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux - Saint-Julien
Volume:
 
6x 750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Left-Bank vinification: destemmed grapes, temperature-controlled fermentations, élevage in French oak (high % new oak) and extended cellaring in château cellars before release.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry, graphite and cedar, tobacco and dark spice. Powerful, structured tannins with polished oak, mineral backbone and a very long, layered finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast prime rib, leg of lamb, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Cantonese roast duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Léoville-Las Cases (Clos de Léoville) is a Saint-Julien Second Growth with ~55 ha on Günzian gravel soils; renowned for Cabernet-dominant blends and long cellaring. MIROIR is a limited-edition boxed vertical curated by the estate.
Awards/Ratings:
 
MIROIR “Millésimes Historiques” contains 1982/1990/1996/2000/2005/2009 — top-scoring vintages. Individual scores vary by vintage; many vintages received 95–99 points from major critics (Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, James Suckling). See Millésima and GrandCru listings