“A brilliant Las Cases in 2021. Quite a savoury nose – dark chocolate covered blackcurrants, like a Black Forest gâteau as well as such signature Cabernet markers – green pepper, black pepper and mint. This is serious, not as immediately charming or expressive, but grows in stature, expanding slowly while still maintaining a tight, focussed core. Spiced on the tongue, quite marked with sharp fruit that has an almost sour tang to it. You get the Cabernet Franc spice for sure – the highest percentage ever at 15% – alongside structure, length and intention. Acidity is well balanced and the tannins are so fine. Such purity of grape characteristics and terroir markers. Classic in the absolute best sense, there’s no hiding with every detail on show and in time this will be brilliant.” 95 pts., Georgina Hindle, decanter.com
2021 Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 6x75cl
£975 / Case£162.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
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Decanter 95
A brilliant Las Cases in 2021. Quite a savoury nose – dark chocolate covered blackcurrants, like a Black Forest gâteau as well as such signature Cabernet markers – green pepper, black pepper and mint. This is serious, not as immediately charming or expressive, but grows in stature, expanding slowly while still maintaining a tight, focussed core. Spiced on the tongue, quite marked with sharp fruit that has an almost sour tang to it. You get the Cabernet Franc spice for sure – the highest percentage ever at 15% – alongside structure, length and intention. Acidity is well balanced and the tannins are so fine. Such purity of grape characteristics and terroir markers. Classic in the absolute best sense, there’s no hiding with every detail on show and in time this will be brilliant.
Anticipated maturity: 2027-2050
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 97 hectares
Soils: Garonne gravel, sand, clay
Average age of the vines: 30 years
Planting density: 8800 vines/ha
Production: 180 000 to 200 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 60-100% new oak barrels for 16 to 20 months
Grape varieties:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 66%
- Merlot 24%
- Cabernet Franc 9%
- Petit verdot 1%
Other wine: Clos du Marquis
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot 60%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
Second wine: Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases
Learn more about Château Léoville-Las Cases
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Storage
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