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 »
$250
/750ml
2004 Retail Average
94
/100
2004 Pro Rating
Patience is rewarded with the 2004 Château Léoville Las Cases, which now unfurls layers of cool blackcurrant and blackberry, earthy forest tones, pencil shavings and a touch of dark cocoa in a frame that feels both serious and silken. The hallmark structure of this estate is present but finely resolved, giving a long, graceful finish that reflects the vintage’s understated, classical charm rather than sheer power.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, dry-aged ribeye with duck-fat potatoes, wild mushroom and truffle risotto
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.