2020 Château Léoville Las Cases Magnum

Domaine de Léoville, one of the oldest estates in the Medoc, belonged to some of the wealthiest and most influential noble French families before being acquired by the Las Cases family. As a result of the French Revolution, the estate was split between 1826 and 1840. Château Léoville Las Cases was created, by a kind of birthright, from 3/5 of the original estate and the heart of the domain. The current terroir of the Grand Vin has therefore formed the historical heart of the original terroir since the 17th century. Pierre Jean, Adolphe and Gabriel de Las Cases were heirs to the estate until 1900, when Théophile Skawinski bought a share in the estate and became its manager. Léoville Las Cases has been managed by the same family since the end of the 19th century and is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the château and owner of Château Potensac in the Medoc and Château Nénin in Pomerol.

The vineyards of Château Léoville Las Cases are located in the northern part of Saint-Julien, adjacent to Château Latour. The proximity of the Gironde River and the well-drained, gravelly soils contribute to the estate's excellent terroir. The vineyard is planted with classic Bordeaux grape varieties, with a significant emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon, which thrives on the gravelly soils and provides structure and aging potential to the wines. Château Léoville Las Cases is known for producing powerful, age-worthy red wines that are considered to be among the best in Bordeaux. The winemaking approach embraces traditional methods, with an emphasis on expressing the unique characteristics of the estate's terroir. The grapes are carefully harvested and sorted prior to fermentation, and the wines are typically aged in oak barrels.

The 2020 Léoville Las Cases is a classic in the making, settling in the glass with aromas of cherry, cassis, loam soil, violets and dark chocolate framed by a discreet touch of new oak. Full-bodied, broad and layered, rich and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit framed by sweet, powdery tannins and lively acidity. Finishing with a long, resonant finish, it is built for the cellar. This is a 1.5-litre magnum. Even better and even longer to drink.

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