Château Léoville-Las Cases Grand Cru Classé 2018
Domaines des Grands Crus de la Famille Delon · Château Léoville-Las Cases, Saint-Julien, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
Château Léoville-Las Cases is frequently described as the finest of the Super Seconds — Second Growth estates that rival the First Growths in quality — and the 2018 vintage makes a compelling case.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Intense blackcurrant and dark cherry, layered with cedar, violet, and a subtle graphite minerality
Palate
Structured and powerful yet remarkably refined. Dense blackcurrant fruit anchors the palate, framed by fine-grained tannins, cedar, and a persistent mineral thread.
Finish
Exceptionally long, with cedar, blackcurrant, and fine tannins that promise decades of evolution
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Blend
- Approximately 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
- Vineyards
- Grand Enclos vineyard — 55 hectares of deep gravel soils adjacent to Château Latour, average vine age 40+ years
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — Bordeaux Sangria: Combine one bottle of a young Bordeaux blend with 2 oz brandy, 1 oz orange liqueur, sliced oranges, blackberries, and a cinnamon stick. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Food Pairing
Rack of lamb with a rosemary-garlic crust, or aged Comté cheese with walnut bread.
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