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 »
$500
/750ml
2024 Retail Average
95
/100
2024 Pro Rating
In 2024, Château Léoville Las Cases delivers a poised, classically framed Saint-Julien, driven by cool-toned blackcurrant and blue fruits, hints of menthol and dried herbs, and a refined, stony backbone. Medium to full in body but notably moderate in alcohol, it feels tightly focused and linear, with fine, persistent tannins and bright acidity giving the wine a sense of energy and quiet authority rather than sheer power. This is a more restrained, old-school Las Cases that promises slow, graceful development rather than early opulence.
Roast leg of lamb with rosemary; grilled dry-aged ribeye; duck breast with blackcurrant or berry 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.