France

St-Julien

Full

Cork

As with the grand vin, you can see this will be approachable a little earlier than most years, without sacrificing ageing ability if you really want to hold on. 

Harvested between 18 September and 10 October, 2018 is the first year ever in the history of Las Cases that the Cabernets achieved higher alcohols than the Merlots, as a result of the young Cabernet vines suffering in the heat. 35% of total production is in the Petit Lion.

It's a gorgeous wine and is a brilliant way to get some LLC love a little earlier than usual. There are some clear graphite and cassis notes, with the power of the vintage balanced by a creamy, juicy texture through the mid-palate. As ever this is a mix of the younger Cabernets and the oldest Merlots from L'Enclos plot, aged in 30% new oak. 3.49pH. IPT68.

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Château Léoville Las Cases, Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las Cases, St-Julien, Bordeaux, France, 2018

As with the grand vin, you can see this will be approachable a little earlier than most years, without sacrificing ageing abilit

Château Léoville Las Cases, Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las

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