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Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 1981 Red Wine

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

Price:

£149.00

4 In Stock

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    • Description

    The 1981 Château Léoville Las Cases is a beautifully mature Saint-Julien that showcases the estate’s trademark precision, classical structure, and quiet power even in a more understated vintage. In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet core fading to brick at the rim, reflecting its graceful evolution over more than four decades.

    The nose is refined and complex, offering aromas of dried blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, and tobacco leaf—classic Las Cases character. With time, subtler notes of old leather, violets, forest floor, and warm spices emerge, adding depth and a sense of dignified maturity.

    On the palate, the wine is elegant and harmonious, with fully resolved tannins and a silky texture. Flavours of mature cassis, dried cherry, cigar box, and earthy spice unfold steadily, supported by a lingering mineral edge that is very typical of this historic estate. Though not a powerhouse vintage, the balance and finesse are unmistakably Las Cases.

    The finish is long, savoury, and quietly persistent, echoing cedar, dried fruit, and gentle spice. This is a wonderfully evolved Left Bank classic—perfect for collectors and those who appreciate the nuance of aged claret. Best enjoyed now with roast meats, game, or simply savoured on its own.

    Condition

    Excellent levels, Good label

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