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 »
$515
/750ml
2005 Retail Average
98
/100
2005 Pro Rating
Depth and power define this 2005 Léoville Las Cases, a towering, Cabernet-driven Saint-Julien packed with dark currant and plum fruit, graphite, tobacco leaf and a subtle floral lift. The palate is dense yet impeccably shaped, with phenomenal, fine-grained tannins and a long, resonant finish that promises decades of evolution rather than immediate charm. This is a reference-point vintage for the estate, built for patient cellaring and serious, contemplative drinking.
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Braised beef cheeks in red wine
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.