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 »
$279
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
97
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Cool, dark fruit glides through Château Léoville Las Cases 2017, with layers of blackcurrant, plum and wild berries etched by graphite, tobacco leaf and a gentle cedar spice. The texture is all satin and precision—densely packed yet refined, with ultra-fine tannins and a bright line of acidity giving this classically shaped Saint-Julien a quietly powerful, long and persistent finish. It’s a particularly graceful, pure expression of Las Cases in a challenging year, showing depth without heaviness and real grandeur in reserve.
Roast rib of beef with bone marrow; Lamb saddle with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged 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.