Chateau Leoville Las Cases • St-Julien, France
Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is the true second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien, crafted mai…Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is the true second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien, crafted mainly from younger Cabernet Sauvignon and old-vine Merlot grown within the estate’s grand walled “Enclos.” Blended typical…Learn More »
$85
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
92
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Chateau Leoville Las Cases Le Petit Lion 2018 shows dark plum and cassis layered with cherry, gentle spice, and a subtle smoky, graphite edge. The palate is medium to full-bodied, tightly framed by grainy yet refined tannins, with lively freshness that keeps the concentrated fruit precise and leads to a long, savory finish. Structured but not austere, it’s a serious second wine with earlier approachability than the grand vin in this vintage.
Roast lamb with garlic and herbs; Entrecôte steak with peppercorn sauce; Duck breast with red wine reduction
Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is the true second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien, crafted mainly from younger Cabernet Sauvignon and old-vine Merlot grown within the estate’s grand walled “Enclos.” Blended typically from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a touch of Cabernet Franc and aged in around 30% new French oak, it offers a more approachable, supple and Merlot‑plump expression of Las Cases’ dark-fruited, graphite‑mineral style while still retaining notable structure and aging potential.