Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Clos du Marquis', Saint-Julien, France 2016 Napa The wine is then aged

The wine is then aged for two years in a mix of medium and large French oak barrels and an additional year in concrete

with a third of reserve wines from a perpetual reserve dating back to 2006

They macerated less to adapt to the vintage

the palate is lush and finishes with velvety tannins and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg

Smooth on the palate

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Clos du Marquis', Saint-Julien, France 2016 Napa The wine is then agedThis has a very suave, fresh and upbeat feel overall, with freshly baked berry pastry and ripe raspberry, boysenberry and red plum aromas in abundance. The palate has a superb array of rich, fresh and deeply fruited tannins that roll smoothly into the elegant, focused and perfectly balanced finish. 96 Pts James Suckling