Chateau Leoville Las Cases
Chateau Leoville Las Cases is a second growth Bordeaux estate located on the northern end of the Saint-Julien appellation adjacent to the Gironde River. Totaling over 200 acres, Leoville Las Cases is comprised of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, and .5% Cabernet Franc.
Leoville Las Cases is a perfect example of why the 1855 Bordeaux classification desperately needs to be updated. Although rated a second growth, Leoville Las Cases consistently produces wine of first growth quality. Like its next-door neighbor, Chateau Latour, Leoville Las Cases maintains a reputation for making stellar wine even in difficult vintages. It is the undisputed crown jewel of St. Julien, and unequivocally one of the best wines in Bordeaux.
Leoville Las Cases is a tannic and concentrated wine that must be aged to be fully appreciated. As with other Bordeaux of this caliber, ten years is minimal. Serve it with red meat, game, robust cheese, and other hearty fare.
Mark Vogel with Bruno Rolland, the talented and
gracious Cellar Master of Leoville Las Cases.
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