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 »
$280
/750ml
2014 Retail Average
96
/100
2014 Pro Rating
Structure takes center stage in Château Léoville Las Cases 2014, where cool, pure blackcurrant and blueberry fruit are wrapped in taut, finely etched tannins and lifted by floral, citrus-tinged top notes. The palate is precise and energetic rather than massive, with a long, sapid finish that slowly reveals hints of graphite, fresh earth and crushed stone—classic, serious St-Julien in a more refined, quietly powerful register. This is a vintage that privileges finesse and longevity over sheer weight, demanding patience but promising superb complexity in time.
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic; Duck breast with blackcurrant jus
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.