Leoville Las Cases 1981 Duck Auvergne-born winemaker and now co-owner

Auvergne-born winemaker and now co-owner Thibaud Mandet arrived at WillaKenzie in 2000 by way of stints in Champagne

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Leoville Las Cases 1981 Duck Auvergne-born winemaker and now co-ownerThis 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