Bordeaux
Château Léoville Las Cases - Saint-Julien - Red - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Julien
Grape variety: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11 % Merlot & 10% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 4 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024
Domaine rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Guide Parker: 98/100
RVF Guide: 99/100
Wine:
At the pinnacle of Bordeaux’s hierarchy, the 2019 Red Château Léoville Las Cases stands as a triumph in this extraordinary vintage. This is a flamboyant and truly noble Las Cases, with 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, meticulously crafted for long-term aging. Even in its youth, it displays irresistible balance, perfume, and vibrancy. Its signature tannins, remarkable tension, and restrained power deliver an unparalleled classicism, marked by incredible freshness and a seemingly endless finish.Parker himself calls it “one of the greatest wines of the vintage.”
Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification. Aged in barrels.Color:
Deep red-black with violet tones.Nose:
Beautiful aromas of blackcurrant and a bouquet of red fruits, accented by a bold hint of cigar.Palate:
This cuvée reveals concentrated flavors, with fine, well-structured tannins that enhance its smooth, elegant texture.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Oven-roasted veal rack, grilled lamb shoulder, beef pavé with pepper sauce.Cellar aging:
From now until 2046
Neighboring the illustrious 1er Cru Classé Château Latour, Château Léoville-Las-Cases is widely recognized as one of the finest wines in Bordeaux—and globally—rivaling the Médoc’s Premier Crus Classés.
Awarded the highest distinction of 4 stars by *La Revue du Vin de France*, one of France’s most prestigious wine guides, Léoville-Las-Cases embodies timeless elegance and sophistication. Its excellence stems from a unique blend of soils, exposure, and microclimates, all centered around its prized Grand Enclos vineyard. Under the expert care of owner Jean-Hubert Delon, this exceptional estate has become a beacon of perfection.
Crafted exclusively from this renowned terroir, adjacent to Pauillac and bordering Château Latour, Léoville-Las-Cases has delivered consistent excellence since the 1970s, with recent vintages raising the bar even higher.