Château Léoville-Las Cases 2022
Saint-Julien AOC 2ème Grand Cru Classé
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Named one of the wines of the vintage by Decanter, Wine Advocate and jancisrobinson.com, it’s safe to say the critics are impressed. “Very special. Thought-provoking. Endless” (JS). 99-100 Suckling points and a further three 98-100 point scores.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium Bodied
- Fine wine
France- Deep Ruby
- Cabernet-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 31 December 2052
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Intense, decadent fruits, smooth and structured tannins, great length
Aroma
Ripe bramble and cassis, violets, pencil lead, cocoa and tobacco
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Leoville-Las-Cases has a stellar reputation in Saint-Julien. The estate is the largest of the three Léoville properties – the others being Léoville-Poyferre and Léoville-Barton - created when there was a family split in the 1800s. It is situated on exceptional terroir under the cooling influence of the Gironde estuary which produces grapes with great concentration and structure. The 2022 has received glowing praise from the critics. “One of the wines of the vintage with striking power but delivered so perfectly with everything in balance” says Decanter, while Vinous writes: “there is something lavish and audacious about this Saint-Julien”. Decadent fruits, exotic spice, immense depth and great structure, this is certainly one to cellar.
Leoville-Las-Cases has a stellar reputation in Saint-Julien. The estate is the l...
A luminous and utterly brilliant wine in 2022 that really sets itself apart. Utterly seductive
Georgina Hindle
Decanter, 98 Points
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