Leoville Las Cases 1981 christmas_raw_seafood The 1999 Percarlo bristles on

The 1999 Percarlo bristles on the palate with tons of energy

with fried potatoes for confit a la bearnaise

its tray goes directly from the oven to the table in 10 minutes

usually around 1 to 1

Percarlo started off as a selection of the estate’s best vineyards

Leoville Las Cases 1981 christmas_raw_seafood The 1999 Percarlo bristles onThis tasting consisted of each of the varietal components of Las Cases, followed by the final blend for Leoville Las Cases. The 1981 cuvees of Merlot and Cabernet Franc were light, with the Merlot revealing a mature garnet color, a lean, compact, faded tea scented nose, unimpressive richness, and hard tannin in the finish. Even less impressive, the Cabernet Franc's hard, tough tannin and high acidity gave the wine a lean, attenuated feel. The Cabernet