Ratings & Tasting Notes:

95-97 points Wine Advocate

One of the wines of the vintage, the 2021 Léoville Las Cases is reminiscent of a hypothetical blend of the 1999 and 1996—only better. Offering up incipiently complex aromas of cassis, plums and dark berries mingled with loamy soil, cigar wrapper and exotic spices, it’s full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with superb amplitude and concentration, velvety tannins, lively acids and a long, penetrating finish. Uniting classicism and charm, it exemplifies how a great terroir, exigent agronomy and meticulous winemaking can deliver greatness even in a less propitious vintage. It’s a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and a mere 5% Merlot this year, checking in at 13.2% alcohol. (WK)

96-97 points James Suckling

This is very tannic and powerful with currant and salty undertones. Inky. Blackberry and blackcurrant, too. Full-bodied with lots of power at the end. 80% cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc and 5% merlot.

95-97 points Wine Enthusiast

Barrel Sample. Cabernet Franc has replaced much of the Merlot normally in this wine with Cabernets Sauvignon and Franc equaling 95%. This impressive wine is dominated by structure, by intensity and by elegant tannins. The fruit shines through the concentration. (RV)

94-96 points Vinous

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! (NM)

Cult Wines International Notes:

Château Léoville-Las Cases is a Second Growth estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France, renowned for producing wines that are often considered to be of First Growth quality. Located directly adjacent to the prestigious Château Latour, the property shares a similar terroir, which contributes to its powerful, structured, and long-lived wines.

The estate’s history dates back to the 17th century, when it was part of a much larger Léoville estate. After the French Revolution, the property was divided, with the largest and most significant portion forming what is now Léoville-Las Cases. The vineyard’s Grand Enclos parcel, a walled vineyard that touches the border of Pauillac, is considered the heart of the estate and is the source of its most exceptional grapes.

The flagship wine is known for its remarkable aging potential and a classic Bordeaux profile of concentrated blackcurrant, cassis, and cedar notes, underscored by a firm tannic structure and a mineral elegance. In addition to its grand vin, the estate also produces a highly regarded second wine, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, which offers a more approachable and earlier-drinking expression of the estate’s style.

Bottle Size:

750 mL

Storage History:

Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.

Condition:

Please note: The bottle shown is the exact bottle being sold.

Outstanding condition.