Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien – 1996

  • Ready 2010 - 2036
  •  96/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Saint-Julien

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Saint-Julien

Producer

Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Type

Red

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Producer

Chateau Leoville Las Cases

Appellation

Saint-Julien

Designation

AOP

Classification

Deuxieme Cru

Cuvee Bottling


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Tasting notes

Robert Parker
Tasted: 28/09/2017
Drink: 2020-2050


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Tasted: 27/10/2016
Drink: 2006-2028


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Profile

Area under vines: 97 hectares
Soils: Garonne gravel, sand, clay
Average age of the vines: 30 years
Planting density: 8800 vines/ha
Production: 180 000 to 200 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 60-100% new oak barrels for 16 to 20 months
Grape varieties:
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 66%
  • Merlot 24%
  • Cabernet Franc 9%
  • Petit verdot 1%

Other wine: Clos du Marquis
  • Average Annual Production: 250,000 Bottles
  • Grape varieties:
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Merlot
    • Cabernet Franc

    • Second wine: Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases

      • Merlot 60%
      • Cabernet Sauvignon 40%


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    Contact details

    Name

    Chateau Leoville Las Cases

    Address

    Château Léoville Las Cases, Route De Pauillac, Saint Julien de Beychevelle, Bordeaux, France

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    Château Léoville Las Cases, Route De Pauillac, Saint Julien de Beychevelle, Bordeaux, France
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    Trade Summary (Bids and Offers)

    Case size Tax status bid offer Recent
    12x75cl IB £ 2,850
    ($ 3,608)
    6x75cl IB £ 1,000
    ($ 1,266)

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