Château Léoville Las Cases 2020

The finest expression of a Saint-Julien Classified Growth whose freshness rivals only its elegance

The estate

With wines that achieve the feat, vintage after vintage, of reaching remarkable heights of excellence and elegance, Château Léoville Las Cases now stands among the most emblematic estates of the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation located on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region.

The vineyard

The 55-hectare vineyard of Château Léoville Las Cases is planted within the famous Clos de Léoville, whose complexity forms a true mosaic of terroirs. Located close to the Gironde estuary, the vineyard benefits from the river’s thermal regulation, ensuring mild temperatures and providing a barrier against frost. Combined with the presence of Günz gravel soils resting on gravelly-sandy subsoils with varying depths of clay, the terroir of Château Léoville Las Cases brings together all the conditions necessary to produce legendary Saint-Julien wines.

The vintage

The superb terroir of the Grand Clos de Léoville Las Cases first experienced a mild and rainy winter followed by a warm and equally wet spring. This gentle climate led to an overall early start to the vine’s growth cycle. Subsequently, the summer favored the steady development of the berries, whose quantity was lower than the previous year but whose quality remained remarkable. The limited rainfall at the end of August, along with optimal temperature variations between day and night, encouraged exceptional aromatic ripeness in the grapes. 

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (81%), Cabernet Franc (11%) and Merlot (8%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Léoville Las Cases 2020

Tasting

The Grand Vin of Château Léoville Las Cases 2020 already impresses with its particularly accomplished style, combining great freshness with the finest expression of elegance. The length of this wine is extraordinary, harmonizing great intensity with the complexity of perfectly ripe aromas all the way through the finish.