2021 Château Léoville Las Cases

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Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | |
Appellation | Saint-Julien |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2021 |
Grape | , , |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2030 - 2060 |
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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 2021 Léoville Las Cases is beautifully defined on the nose, with aromas of blackberry, raspberry and a subtle maritime touch, including a hint of Japanese wakame and cracked oyster shells. The wood use (85% new) is very well integrated, although it still needs some time to fully integrate into the wine.
On the palate the wine shows an exceptional balance – refined and clean. This is not a powerful or muscular Las Cases, but rather a wine with convincing tension and a subtle touch of spice towards the finish, which unfolds broadly and lingers long.
It will need a few more years of bottle ageing, but the wait will be rewarded. This wine has the structure and substance to age beautifully and stylishly.
FACT : The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Pick up on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint-Julien |
Icons | Icon France |
Winery | Chateau Léoville Las Cases |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2030 |
Drinking till | 2060 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 97 |
James Suckling rating | 97 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 96+
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2031 - 2065
The 2021 Léoville Las Cases has turned out beautifully in bottle and clearly numbers among the very finest wines of the vintage. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of cigar wrapper, violets and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit framed by beautifully refined tannins and girdled by lively acids, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Serious and structured without being austere, it's a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and a mere 5% Merlot.
Published: Feb 08, 2024
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James Suckling
Score
97
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 234
Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 2021
Wednesday, Apr 03, 2024
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2021
A classic Leoville Las Cases with blackcurrants, blackberries, stone, graphite and lavender aromas that follow through to a medium body with firm and refined tannins and a juicy finish. Plenty of subtle flavor at the end. Racy tannins. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc and 5% merlot. Already very integrated and attractive but will be even better in three or four years.
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 Léoville Las-Cases is a wine of elegance and restraint. Yes, I am writing that about a young Las-Cases. Perhaps it is the higher level of Cabernet Franc in this year's blend that adds aromatic presence and gives the wine its refined character. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mint, spice and rose petal linger on the delicate, understated finish.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2070
From: Enticingly Fallible: Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur (May 2022)
The 2021 Léoville Las Cases was picked from 28 September until 8 October and includes just 5% Merlot from the northern sectors of the vineyard due to coulure. They found that increased percentages of Merlot did not contribute to the blend. Matured in 85% new oak, it has an intense nose with black fruit, graphite and light iris flower aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite a potent marine influence at play, almost briny (perhaps accentuated by the changeable weather on the day of my visit). Very impressive in terms of depth and backbone/grip with iodine and oyster shells towards the finish, this is a cerebral Las-Cases that will demand patience. Then again, name me a vintage of Las-Cases that doesn't! Alcohol here is at 13.20%.
- By Neal Martin on April 2022
News broke during en primeur that Jean-Guillaume Prats will be joining Jean-Hubert Delon. Delon himself was in a meeting during my visit, so I discussed the vintage with current export director, Antoine Gimbert. “It was important to avoid any hollow center,” he explained. “We had to be extremely careful with the balance. The tannic structure was flying quite high, so the Clos du Marquis, Le Petit Lion and Léoville Las-Cases contain around 4% vin de presse this year [lower than other châteaux]. We had to be careful during extraction and so did more of an infusion than extraction. We didn’t need to do any chaptalisation. We feel the 2021 is better than the 2014 and 2017. Maybe it has the structure of the 1988 with elements of the 1999 and 2001. It’s a classic Bordeaux.”
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: Back to Classicism (May 2022)
The 2021 Léoville Las-Cases is classy, nuanced and so expressive. There's gorgeous depth, and yet the 2021 is not as explosive as it has been in the recent past. That's not a bad thing, not at all. Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc comprise fully 95% of the blend in a Las Cases that is beautifully persistent from start to finish. It's a wine that has one foot in its rich, historical past, and the other very much in the more modern style of contemporary vintages. There is so much to look forward to.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2022
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Château Léoville Las Cases is a wine producer from Bordeaux, located in the Saint-Julien appellation, which is part of Bordeaux, France.
History of Château Léoville Las Cases
One of the oldest estates in the Medoc, Domaine de Léoville belonged to some of the richest and most influential noble French families before it was taken over by the Las Cases family. As a result of the French Revolution, the estate was divided between 1826 and 1840. Château Léoville Las Cases was created, thanks to 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 been the historic 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 administrator. Now managed by the same family since the end of the 19th century, Léoville Las Cases is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the castle and owner of Château Potensac in the Medoc and Château Nénin in Pomerol.
Production of Château Léoville Las Cases
The vineyards of Château Léoville Las Cases are located in the northern part of Saint-Julien, adjacent to Château Latour. The proximity to the Gironde River and the well-drained gravel 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 in 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 among the best in Bordeaux. The winemaking approach involves traditional methods, with an emphasis on expressing the unique characteristics of the estate's terroir. The grapes are carefully harvested and sorted before fermentation, and the wines are typically aged in oak barrels. The estate produces two wines namely the Grand Vin, Château Léoville Las Cases, and a second wine called Clos du Marquis. The Grand Vin, Château Léoville Las Cases, is highly regarded for its complexity, concentration and ability to age wonderfully. It often receives high scores from wine critics and enthusiasts. Clos du Marquis, the second wine, is also well received and offers a more approachable option for those who want to taste the estate's style at a younger age.
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 2021 Léoville Las Cases is beautifully defined on the nose, with aromas of blackberry, raspberry and a subtle maritime touch, including a hint of Japanese wakame and cracked oyster shells. The wood use (85% new) is very well integrated, although it still needs some time to fully integrate into the wine.
On the palate the wine shows an exceptional balance – refined and clean. This is not a powerful or muscular Las Cases, but rather a wine with convincing tension and a subtle touch of spice towards the finish, which unfolds broadly and lingers long.
It will need a few more years of bottle ageing, but the wait will be rewarded. This wine has the structure and substance to age beautifully and stylishly.
FACT : The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Pick up on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Type of Wine | Red |
---|---|
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint-Julien |
Icons | Icon France |
Winery | Chateau Léoville Las Cases |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2021 |
Drinking as of | 2030 |
Drinking till | 2060 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 97 |
James Suckling rating | 97 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 96+
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2031 - 2065
The 2021 Léoville Las Cases has turned out beautifully in bottle and clearly numbers among the very finest wines of the vintage. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries and cassis mingled with notions of cigar wrapper, violets and pencil shavings, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit framed by beautifully refined tannins and girdled by lively acids, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. Serious and structured without being austere, it's a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and a mere 5% Merlot.
Published: Feb 08, 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Score
97
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 234
Château Léoville Las Cases St.-Julien 2021
Wednesday, Apr 03, 2024
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2021
A classic Leoville Las Cases with blackcurrants, blackberries, stone, graphite and lavender aromas that follow through to a medium body with firm and refined tannins and a juicy finish. Plenty of subtle flavor at the end. Racy tannins. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc and 5% merlot. Already very integrated and attractive but will be even better in three or four years.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 Léoville Las-Cases is a wine of elegance and restraint. Yes, I am writing that about a young Las-Cases. Perhaps it is the higher level of Cabernet Franc in this year's blend that adds aromatic presence and gives the wine its refined character. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mint, spice and rose petal linger on the delicate, understated finish.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2070
From: Enticingly Fallible: Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur (May 2022)
The 2021 Léoville Las Cases was picked from 28 September until 8 October and includes just 5% Merlot from the northern sectors of the vineyard due to coulure. They found that increased percentages of Merlot did not contribute to the blend. Matured in 85% new oak, it has an intense nose with black fruit, graphite and light iris flower aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite a potent marine influence at play, almost briny (perhaps accentuated by the changeable weather on the day of my visit). Very impressive in terms of depth and backbone/grip with iodine and oyster shells towards the finish, this is a cerebral Las-Cases that will demand patience. Then again, name me a vintage of Las-Cases that doesn't! Alcohol here is at 13.20%.
- By Neal Martin on April 2022
News broke during en primeur that Jean-Guillaume Prats will be joining Jean-Hubert Delon. Delon himself was in a meeting during my visit, so I discussed the vintage with current export director, Antoine Gimbert. “It was important to avoid any hollow center,” he explained. “We had to be extremely careful with the balance. The tannic structure was flying quite high, so the Clos du Marquis, Le Petit Lion and Léoville Las-Cases contain around 4% vin de presse this year [lower than other châteaux]. We had to be careful during extraction and so did more of an infusion than extraction. We didn’t need to do any chaptalisation. We feel the 2021 is better than the 2014 and 2017. Maybe it has the structure of the 1988 with elements of the 1999 and 2001. It’s a classic Bordeaux.”
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: Back to Classicism (May 2022)
The 2021 Léoville Las-Cases is classy, nuanced and so expressive. There's gorgeous depth, and yet the 2021 is not as explosive as it has been in the recent past. That's not a bad thing, not at all. Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc comprise fully 95% of the blend in a Las Cases that is beautifully persistent from start to finish. It's a wine that has one foot in its rich, historical past, and the other very much in the more modern style of contemporary vintages. There is so much to look forward to.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2022
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Château Léoville Las Cases is a wine producer from Bordeaux, located in the Saint-Julien appellation, which is part of Bordeaux, France.
History of Château Léoville Las Cases
One of the oldest estates in the Medoc, Domaine de Léoville belonged to some of the richest and most influential noble French families before it was taken over by the Las Cases family. As a result of the French Revolution, the estate was divided between 1826 and 1840. Château Léoville Las Cases was created, thanks to 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 been the historic 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 administrator. Now managed by the same family since the end of the 19th century, Léoville Las Cases is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the castle and owner of Château Potensac in the Medoc and Château Nénin in Pomerol.
Production of Château Léoville Las Cases
The vineyards of Château Léoville Las Cases are located in the northern part of Saint-Julien, adjacent to Château Latour. The proximity to the Gironde River and the well-drained gravel 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 in 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 among the best in Bordeaux. The winemaking approach involves traditional methods, with an emphasis on expressing the unique characteristics of the estate's terroir. The grapes are carefully harvested and sorted before fermentation, and the wines are typically aged in oak barrels. The estate produces two wines namely the Grand Vin, Château Léoville Las Cases, and a second wine called Clos du Marquis. The Grand Vin, Château Léoville Las Cases, is highly regarded for its complexity, concentration and ability to age wonderfully. It often receives high scores from wine critics and enthusiasts. Clos du Marquis, the second wine, is also well received and offers a more approachable option for those who want to taste the estate's style at a younger age.