Robert Parker - 96 points
As one might expect, this is a brilliant wine, but it remains shockingly young, even for the fast evolving 1990s. Its deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by a classic, nearly restrained set of aromatics that includes notions of sweet black cherries, black currants, lead pencil, and wet stones. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, and while technically low in acidity, there is a freshness, delineation, and classicism in this full-throttle, rich, concentrated, impeccable 1990. While still youthful, it is easy to appreciate despite its substantial tannins. It is not quite as backward as the 1990 Lafite Rothschild or 1990 Latour." (6/2009)
Wine Advocate - 95 points
The Chateau Leoville Las-Cases 1990 continues to be a monumental wine, one of the finest of that era. Tasted blind at a private dinner, it retains that misleading, Pauillac bouquet with great intensity, the secondary aromas swarming…rolled tobacco, undergrowth, graphite and Provencal herbs. The palate is beautifully balanced with melted, autumnal, tertiary fruit and great weight towards the persistent finish. It has a dimension and a breeding that puts the 1989 in the shade. Wonderful. (7/2012)
Jancis Robinson - 19/20 points
Clearly a monumental wine, enlivened by the richness of the vintage. So spicy and positively throbbing with life and potential. So long! (8/2018)
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Sub-Region | St Julien |
| Classification | 2nd Growth Medoc |
| Vintage | 1990 |
| Grape | Cabernet / Merlot |
| Volume | 750ml |
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