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 »
$452
/750ml
2010 Retail Average
99
/100
2010 Pro Rating
Structured like a steel spine wrapped in velvet, the 2010 Château Léoville Las Cases is a profound, classic Saint-Julien, layered with dense cassis, blackberry and raspberry fruit, framed by cedar, cigar-box spice and stony, graphite-like minerality. The palate is full-bodied yet incredibly precise, with concentrated dark fruit, vibrant acidity and tightly woven but polished tannins that promise decades of evolution rather than immediate charm. This vintage stands out for its combination of power, depth and refined texture, still a little reserved today but clearly destined to be one of the great Las Cases monuments.
Dry-aged ribeye with roasted bone marrow; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; 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.