Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Saint Julien 2eme Cru AOC, Chateau Leoville Las Cases
1945, Bordeaux, France
Classification Saint Julien 2eme Cru AOC
Colour / Type Red
Bottle size 75cl
Alcohol 13%
Grape Cabernet S., Merlot, Cabernet F., P. Verdot
Average score 93
Leoville Las Cases occupies one of the largest vineyard locations in the northern Medoc, a stone s throw from Chateau Latour. Whilst its vineyards technically sit in the commune of Saint Julien, stylistically it has a closer resemblance to the bold and robust fruit characteristics of Pauillac. Master of Wine David Roberts comments If Las Cases lay within the commune of Pauillac it would surely be a classified as a 1st growth. It really is one of the Medoc s greatest estates. The current holdings of Las Cases, totalling 98 hectares, lie in two main parcels and some smaller plots here and there. The first stretches north from the town of Saint Julien along the D2 up to the border with Chateau Latour in Pauillac. The second parcel lies to the west of Saint Julien where the wine for Clos du Marquis is sourced. As such, Clos du Marquis is not a second wine in the traditional sense, and the Delons prefer to think of Las Cases as two estates in one, with each having its own identity and style. Las-Cases has always aimed very high but in the past 20 years, they have taken an even more rigorous approach, both in vineyard and cellar. The introduction of a second wine, Le Petit Lion de Las Cases, in 2007 only served to further opt the quality of the Grand Vin.
About Chateau Leoville Las Cases
L oville Las Cases occupies one of the largest vineyard locations in the northern M doc, a stone s throw from Ch teau Latour. Whilst its vineyards technically sit in the commune of Saint Julien, stylistically it has a closer resemblance to the bold and robust fruit characteristics of Pauillac. Master of Wine David Roberts comments If Las Cases lay within the commune of Pauillac it would surely be a classified as a 1st growth. It really is one of the M doc s greatest estates. The current holdings of Las Cases, totalling 98 hectares, lie in two main parcels and some smaller plots here and there. The first stretches north from the town of Saint Julien along the D2 up to the border with Ch teau Latour in Pauillac. The second parcel lies to the west of Saint Julien where the wine for Clos du Marquis is sourced. As such, Clos du Marquis is not a second wine in the traditional sense, and the Delons prefer to think of Las Cases as two estates in one, with each having its own identity and style. Las-Cases has always aimed very high but in the past 20 years, they have taken an even more rigorous approach, both in vineyard and cellar. The introduction of a second wine, Le Petit Lion de Las Cases, in 2007 only served to further opt the quality of the Grand Vin.