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 »
$212
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
97
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Depth and restraint define the 2023 Château Léoville Las Cases, which layers pure blackcurrant and dark plum fruit with cool graphite, pencil shavings, and a touch of licorice and espresso. The palate is taut, precise and driven, with vibrant acidity and tightly woven, fine but unyielding tannins that frame the fruit rather than smother it, giving a sense of classic Saint-Julien rigor with just enough flesh and floral lift to hint at future grace. This is a serious, long-haul Las Cases that trades early charm for structure, precision and impressive length.
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.