Château Léoville-Las Cases
Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Second wine of Léoville las Cases, blend of 53% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of berries and ripe black fruits with floral and cigar spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, wild cherry and ripe black plum with notes of tobacco, licorice and floral spice. Fine firm tannins, long finish ending with fruit and toasty mineral notes.
Second wine of Léoville las Cases, blend of 53% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby color with aromas of berries and ripe black fruits with floral and cigar spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, wild cherry and ripe black plum with notes of tobacco, licorice and floral spice. Fine firm tannins, long finish ending with fruit and toasty mineral notes.
Dec 5th, 2022
Nose has ripe blueberries, ripe mulberries, crushed blackberries, lacquered wood, damp slate, overly humidified cigar and a touch of cedar.
Palate has blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, dried cherry, graphite, iron and cigar ash. Tannins are medium, actually lighter than anticipated, and quite enjoyable. Lots to like on the nose and palate with this youthful Bordeaux.
45% Merlot / 42% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13% Cabernet Franc
Decanted 4H at the time of notes. Drink 2025-2038.
A second label from our favorite Left Bank producer, a wine I've been searching to find for many years and finally landed one in Chicago last year (2021).
Paired to Merlot steaks (Kinderhook Farm; Valatie, NY) and recently dug Carola potatoes from our garden tossed in butter and garden herbs, both finished with flakey Maldon salt.
Nose has ripe blueberries, ripe mulberries, crushed blackberries, lacquered wood, damp slate, overly humidified cigar and a touch of cedar.
Palate has blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, dried cherry, graphite, iron and cigar ash. Tannins are medium, actually lighter than anticipated, and quite enjoyable. Lots to like on the nose and palate with this youthful Bordeaux.
45% Merlot / 42% Cabernet Sauvignon / 13% Cabernet Franc
Decanted 4H at the time of notes. Drink 2025-2038.
A second label from our favorite Left Bank producer, a wine I've been searching to find for many years and finally landed one in Chicago last year (2021).
Paired to Merlot steaks (Kinderhook Farm; Valatie, NY) and recently dug Carola potatoes from our garden tossed in butter and garden herbs, both finished with flakey Maldon salt.
Time for #AgedWineTuesday. Here is a nice one from Saint Julien.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
On the nose, red cherries, blueberries, sweet raspberries, oak, licorice, spices, cloves and earth.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black cherries, raspberries, wood, light vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, earth, leather, dark chocolates, tobacco and spices.
Medium plus on the finish with tangy raspberries and soft tannins.
This is a nice Left Bank red, the Second Wine from this château. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
Tangy and fruity. Good by itself and better with food.
This 10 year old from the great 2010 vintage is starting to drink nicely now, but needs 5 to 10 years in the bottle to mature property and balance itself out.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly.
Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Thank you Wendy for sharing.
I paired it with roast beef and mashed potatoes.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$90.
Time for #AgedWineTuesday. Here is a nice one from Saint Julien.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
On the nose, red cherries, blueberries, sweet raspberries, oak, licorice, spices, cloves and earth.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black cherries, raspberries, wood, light vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, earth, leather, dark chocolates, tobacco and spices.
Medium plus on the finish with tangy raspberries and soft tannins.
This is a nice Left Bank red, the Second Wine from this château. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
Tangy and fruity. Good by itself and better with food.
This 10 year old from the great 2010 vintage is starting to drink nicely now, but needs 5 to 10 years in the bottle to mature property and balance itself out.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly.
Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Thank you Wendy for sharing.
I paired it with roast beef and mashed potatoes.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$90.
A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 60% Merlot and sits on oak (30% new). A rich wine with aromas of ripe dark berry fruits, bramble and flinty notes. On the palate big fruit flavors, blackberry and blueberry with leathery tar tones, well balanced with acidity. Firm tannins needs time to open, lingers, ending with a chalky mineral character. A great 2nd label wine!
A blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 60% Merlot and sits on oak (30% new). A rich wine with aromas of ripe dark berry fruits, bramble and flinty notes. On the palate big fruit flavors, blackberry and blueberry with leathery tar tones, well balanced with acidity. Firm tannins needs time to open, lingers, ending with a chalky mineral character. A great 2nd label wine!
Jun 27th, 2018
Took time to shed the perfume of oak, but came together nicely after 30-45 minutes. Brighter and sweeter fruit than the La Croix, with less flavor depth.
Took time to shed the perfume of oak, but came together nicely after 30-45 minutes. Brighter and sweeter fruit than the La Croix, with less flavor depth.
Jun 3rd, 2018
Nose: bit horsey, black fruit, chocolate and coffee.
Taste: very acidic, golden raisins, eucalyptus, bay leaf, rosemary, dried jerky.
Nose: bit horsey, black fruit, chocolate and coffee.
Taste: very acidic, golden raisins, eucalyptus, bay leaf, rosemary, dried jerky.
How could I pass up a chance to try the ultimate critter wine... The unicorn Bordeaux- the 2nd label of Las Cases!!! Although this was young and oaky compared to what we usually like to drink with our steak, it had great texture and an "expensive" feel to it. This is dark, powerful Cab driven stuff and of super high quality!
How could I pass up a chance to try the ultimate critter wine... The unicorn Bordeaux- the 2nd label of Las Cases!!! Although this was young and oaky compared to what we usually like to drink with our steak, it had great texture and an "expensive" feel to it. This is dark, powerful Cab driven stuff and of super high quality!
2 people found it helpfulSep 12th, 2015
The true second wine of Leoville Las Cases. An elegant and subtle nose of red currants and cassis, a touch of oak but just enough the wine should eat up in time. The palate is medium+ body, with elegance and typicity of a deep Cabernet from a great year. The acidity is outstanding and supremely fresh. The tannin are young, firm but long and this wine will only gain with more time in the bottle. #notthemarquis
The true second wine of Leoville Las Cases. An elegant and subtle nose of red currants and cassis, a touch of oak but just enough the wine should eat up in time. The palate is medium+ body, with elegance and typicity of a deep Cabernet from a great year. The acidity is outstanding and supremely fresh. The tannin are young, firm but long and this wine will only gain with more time in the bottle. #notthemarquis
Jan 16th, 2017
Lush ripe plum, black cherries, black raspberries, cooked strawberries bring up the fruit rear, dark chocolate caramel bar, crushed dry minerals, dry stones, turned black earth, soft leather, bright acidity and polish ripe juicy finish. If this prices under $60 at this point, buy it!!! Drink one and hold the rest for five plus years until you have the next one.
Lush ripe plum, black cherries, black raspberries, cooked strawberries bring up the fruit rear, dark chocolate caramel bar, crushed dry minerals, dry stones, turned black earth, soft leather, bright acidity and polish ripe juicy finish. If this prices under $60 at this point, buy it!!! Drink one and hold the rest for five plus years until you have the next one.
Oct 15th, 2016