Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Valpolicella sour cherries and subtle blackberries

sour cherries and subtle blackberries over a cedar layer

This makes to appreciate the character and the greediness of the which are expressed with precision

There is a slight smokiness in the background with a touch of black tea

powdery tannins on the palate

This Barolo opens to tight elegance and a nervous quality that pits red fruit energy over lean fruit weight

Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Valpolicella sour cherries and subtle blackberriesThe second wine of Chateau Leoville Las Cases, from younger vines of the grand vin vineyard. The 2022 Le Petit Lion is supple and fragrant, with cassis, violet and sweet spice over silky tannins. James Suckling 93 points.