2016 Joseph Phelps Insignia Chateau Leoville Las Cases and renovation of the chateau

and renovation of the chateau

when Mario Incisa acquired a number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc vine cuttings and planted them on a sloping hillside of the San Guido estate

continual moderate temperatures from June through August allowed vines to balance their growth

chunky structure that promises a long life

and to make it fully worth of its prestigious classification

2016 Joseph Phelps Insignia Chateau Leoville Las Cases and renovation of the chateauWinemaker Notes The 2016 Insignia is fresh and focused on entry with expressive cocoa powder, graphite and earthy spices. Elegant and complex with a supple, creamy texture and bold tannins, this latest vintage offers luscious ripe plum and blackberry character with hints of roasted coffee and dark cherry throughout the palate to a long, velvety finish. About Winery Joseph Phelps Vineyards is a family owned and operated wine estate with vineyards and