Leoville Las Cases 1981 valentine'sdate Walking past these 108-year old

Walking past these 108-year old vines

The filtered cuvee was an excellent wine (I rated it 88)

Wines from this terroir made from the Pinot Noir grape variety are known for their structure

This outstanding single-grape vintage

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Leoville Las Cases 1981 valentine'sdate Walking past these 108-year oldThis 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