2024 Clos du Marquis St. Julien Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Licorice, tobacco wrappers, spearmint, and currants create the aromatic perfume. The wine fresh, but, not overly so, with a core of black, with red currants, cherries, chewy tannins, and juicy, sweet, and tart red red plums in the finish. The wine was made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. 12.9% ABV. Drink from 2028-2042. 91-93 Pts 861 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2025 |
When to Drink Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Leoville Las Cases is not a wine to drink on the young side. The wine is usually far too tannic, powerful, and reserved during its youth. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 3-6 hours, give or take.
This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases is usually better with at least 15 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Latour offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 20-50 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Leoville Las Cases with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Leoville Las Cases is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Leoville Las Cases is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Leoville Las Cases is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheeses.