Super Second Estate - Leoville Las Cases
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"The Léoville Las Cases is a brilliant young wine that will delight Bordeaux purists... Concentrated and serious, much like its immediate neighbor Château Latour, it is likely to emerge as one of the vintage’s longest lived—and greatest—wines." - Wine Advocate: William Kelley, on the 2019 vintage
In its youth, Léoville Las Cases displays an immensely concentrated, structured profile marked by firm grippy tannis, akin to the renowned First Growths of Pauillac.
Where it truly shines is its ability to improve over decades. The estate's hallowed Quaternary gravel soils, coupled with traditional Bordeaux winemaking methods passed down over centuries, yield profoundly concentrated wines hardwired for long ageing potential. With 15-20 years or more, the formidable tannic structure gradually resolves, unveiling a brilliant kaleidoscope of complex aromas and flavours; tertiary notes of cedar wood, truffle, crème de cassis.
Critics consistently argue that its top vintages are easily mistaken for First Growth quality, comparing Léoville Las Cases to the legendary First Growth Pauillacs, such as Lafite and Latour. A testament to the exceptional terroir of the Grand Clos vineyard in St-Julien.
Whether an exalted "Super Second" or Bordeaux's de facto sixth First Growth, one truth remains: Léoville Las Cases exemplifies first-class finesse. With decades to fully unveil their splendour and complexity, this wine offers a transcendent experience for the patient collector.
For the eager discerning palates, we have perfectly-aged back vintages in stock, their intricate depth and nuance ready to be unfurled right now. Secure your bottles today before they disappear!
