67 Ratings
Château Léoville-Las Cases Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases 2ème Grand Cru Classé

Wine Details

Vineyard

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Style

Red

Region

Saint-Julien › Bordeaux › France

Wine Description

The 1981 Leoville-Las Cases appears close to full maturity, with an excellent deep ruby color, a spicy, cedary, tobacco and currant-scented nose, and good depth and ripeness. A classic, elegantly wrought wine, this is one vintage where the final blend was more complex,

Expert Reviews
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  • Robert Parker
    (2006 Vintage) Rating: 93-95 - As reviewed by Robert Parker
  • Wine Spectator
    (2006 Vintage) Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/2009
  • Robert Parker
    (2006 Vintage) Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 02/01/2009
  • Wine Spectator
    (2003 Vintage) Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/2006
  • Robert Parker
    (2003 Vintage) Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 04/01/2006