Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 1964 Red Wine

St Julien, 2nd Growth Classification

Bottle size: 75cl

Price:

£295.00

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Description

The 1964 Château Léoville Las Cases represents a piece of Bordeaux winemaking history, offering a unique tasting experience for those fortunate enough to try it. Its complexity, elegance, and depth make it a remarkable example of the potential for longevity and development in fine Bordeaux wines. Enjoying such a wine is a special occasion, providing a glimpse into the past and the enduring quality of Léoville Las Cases.

Tasting notes
With many decades of aging, the 1964 Léoville Las Cases now exhibits a deep garnet colour, with some browning at the edges due to its age. The bouquet is complex, showing signs of maturity with notes of dried fruits, cedar, tobacco, leather, and earthy undertones. There are also remnants of dark berries and plum aromas. On the palate, the wine is smooth and well-integrated, with softened tannins and a balance between remaining fruit flavors and tertiary notes developed through aging. Flavors could include dried red and black fruits, forest floor, cigar box, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and elegant, showcasing the wine's maturity and depth.

Serving and Food Pairing
Decanting is recommended to separate the wine from any sediment that has developed over the years and to allow the wine to breathe and open up. Serve at around 60-65°F (15-18°C) to best appreciate its complex flavors and aromas.

Food Pairing: This mature Bordeaux pairs well with classic dishes such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, or duck breast. It also complements aged cheeses and earthy mushroom dishes.

Léoville Las Cases is the most legendary wine of Saint-Julien: on a quality par with the Médoc's first growths, without the hefty price premium to match. It is a prime example of a Bordeaux 'super-second' - a second growth operating at a first growth level.

Léoville Las Cases is also one of the largest, oldest and most picturesque of the Médoc's classified Bordeaux growths. Grapes are fermented at lower than average temperatures, which is partially responsible for the wines displaying some of the most exotic aromas and aromatic richness in the Médoc.

Condition

Level top shoulder
Labels bin soiled
Provenance. Originally part of a private collection, these bottles have been stored at Octavian for the last 15 years.

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