Chateau Leoville Las Cases • St-Julien, France
Château Léoville Las Cases is the grand vin of this famed Saint-Julien second growth, drawn primarily from the walled “G…Château Léoville Las Cases is the grand vin of this famed Saint-Julien second growth, drawn primarily from the walled “Grand Clos” vineyard that borders Pauillac and Château Latour, on deep Quaternary gravel over clay influenced by the mode…Learn More »
$449
/750ml
1996 Retail Average
97
/100
1996 Pro Rating
Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1996 marries intense blackcurrant and dark cherry fruit with cedar, graphite and a touch of dark chocolate, all carried on a powerful yet impeccably balanced frame. The palate is deep and concentrated but never heavy, its refined tannins and vivid acidity giving a long, tightly focused finish that shows why this is one of the landmark wines of the vintage.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb; dry-aged ribeye with jus; roast duck with red wine reduction
Château Léoville Las Cases is the grand vin of this famed Saint-Julien second growth, drawn primarily from the walled “Grand Clos” vineyard that borders Pauillac and Château Latour, on deep Quaternary gravel over clay influenced by the moderating Gironde estuary. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it is known for its monumental structure, profound depth, and remarkable aging capacity, often showing a Pauillac‑like power combined with Saint‑Julien elegance.