2022, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, SAINT-JULIENBordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc The second wine of Loville Las Cases. The 2022 is a blend of 55. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38. 5% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. The 2022 Petit Lion is rich and sumptuous, but much more than that in terms of its complexity and distinction. Dramatic and sweeping, the 2022 is immediately captivating. Black cherry, gravel, scorched earth, liquorice and lavender infuse the 2022 with tons of nuance. In

Bottled in mid-April

93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

The texture is rich and supple

Good exposure to the sun

Dried herbs and sweet spices on the nose

Good acidity and finishes nicely

beautifully persistent finish

17 Julia Harding MW (JR)

and hidden depths

this lends this GPL a little more precocity and sensuality compared to other vintages

a combination of supple weight but then really quite firm and mineral-laced tannins that give the grip and the angles

love the super savoury feel