The Story
The second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases offers vibrant aromas of cassis, blackberry, plum, cedar, graphite, and violet. Elegant yet concentrated, it showcases silky tannins, fresh acidity, refined balance, and a persistent finish that reflects its prestigious Saint-Julien heritage.
Food Pairing: Pair with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck breast, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, braised beef, or truffle potatoes.
94 Points - James Suckling
Minerality is the word here. Crunchy and al dente, this has firm, juicy blue fruit and tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Everything in its place. 55.5% cabernet sauvignon, 38.5% merlot and 6% cabernet franc. Give it two more years to let the complexity unwind, and it will become even longer in two to three years. Drink from 2028.
94 Points - Wine Spectator
Ripe and well-defined, this ripples with energy in the form of iron streaks that help carry the core of blackberry, black currant and boysenberry reduction flavors. Mouthwatering anise and iris notes bloom through the finish, along with a flash of ink. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2038.
Description
The second wine of Château Léoville Las Cases offers vibrant aromas of cassis, blackberry, plum, cedar, graphite, and violet. Elegant yet concentrated, it showcases silky tannins, fresh acidity, refined balance, and a persistent finish that reflects its prestigious Saint-Julien heritage.
Food Pairing: Pair with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck breast, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, braised beef, or truffle potatoes.
94 Points - James Suckling
Minerality is the word here. Crunchy and al dente, this has firm, juicy blue fruit and tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Everything in its place. 55.5% cabernet sauvignon, 38.5% merlot and 6% cabernet franc. Give it two more years to let the complexity unwind, and it will become even longer in two to three years. Drink from 2028.
94 Points - Wine Spectator
Ripe and well-defined, this ripples with energy in the form of iron streaks that help carry the core of blackberry, black currant and boysenberry reduction flavors. Mouthwatering anise and iris notes bloom through the finish, along with a flash of ink. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2038.
