Leo Las Cases St Julien 2eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Las Cases
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.2%
Grape(s):
 
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2ème Cru Classé (1855). Major critic scores for the 2021: Wine Enthusiast 98, Decanter 97, James Suckling 97, Wine Advocate 96+, Vinous 96, Jeb Dunnuck 95, Wine Spectator 94

Tasting Note
Concentrated cassis and black cherry with graphite, cedar, violet and tobacco notes. Powerful, tightly woven tannins and lively acidity deliver long, mineral-driven finish—classic, ageworthy Saint-Julien.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye/prime rib, beef bourguignon, aged comté and hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (grilled short ribs), miso- or soy-glazed beef, rich braised dishes (beef rendang).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless, wood and concrete vats; malolactic in barrel; aged ~18 months in ~85% new French oak; fined and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Historic 2ème Cru Classé in Saint-Julien (Grand Clos parcels bordering Latour). Family-managed (Delon), ~97 ha vineyards, reputation for structured, long-lived Cabernet-dominant wines.