1982 Chateau Leoville Las Cases

1982 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Initially a bit funky. Medium expressive nose displaying subdued black fruit,crème de cassis, a hint of green, strong ash, lead pencil, leather and iron mineral. Good concentration, a bit subdued black fruit, silky and fluid, good richness, medium acidity, iron mineral and a medium-long ripe black fruit-driven finish with a hint of ash at the end.  Critical Acclaim 99 Jeb Dunnuck Tasted at the domain, the 1982 Leoville Las Cases is just about pure perfection, and while certainly mature, it has plenty of life ahead of it. Thrilling notes of blackcurrants, kirsch, tobacco leaf, cedar box, menthol, and exotic spices all emerge from this seamless, powerful yet magically elegant Leoville Las Cases. Opening up in the glass, with a smoky, singular character, it's an incredible wine from this terroir that has an almost Latour-like regal quality. 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate This huge wine is, in many ways, just as massive as Leoville Barton, but it possesses