Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases - Saint-Julien - Red - 2021 :

 

Le Petit Lion: A Luxurious Prelude to Léoville Las Cases

The Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is the superb second label from the esteemed Second Growth, Château Léoville Las Cases. Sourced from younger vines within the historic 'Grand Clos,' this wine benefits from the same meticulous winemaking philosophy as its elder sibling. It offers a genuine taste of Saint-Julien's distinguished terroir-characterised by elegance, precision, and a structure built to last-but with a more immediate, fruit-forward charm.

Tasting Profile: Signature Saint-Julien

This is a classically structured claret with a modern polish:

• Appearance: Deep ruby-garnet.
• Nose: Intense and complex, presenting layers of pure black fruit (cassis, bilberry) intertwined with the Médoc's hallmark notes of crushed rock, pencil lead, and a hint of fine spice from oak aging.
• Mouthfeel: Elegant and focused, with silky, well-defined tannins and vibrant acidity that carries the dark fruit through a long, mineral-driven finish. A quintessential Saint-Julien in a more accessible form.

Service & Food Match

A short decanting is recommended. Serve at 17°C with traditional Sunday roasts or classic French cuisine.

Saint-Julien 2021
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