Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases

In the glass

Aroma: ripe plum, black cherry, violet, light cedar

Palate: supple berry fruit, accessible tannins, fresh acidity, charming Merlot-dominant texture

The official second wine of Léoville-Las Cases since 2007, Merlot-dominant for earlier accessibility while retaining the Saint-Julien precision of the parent estate.

What it pairs with

• Roast chicken with herb butter
  Merlot-driven softness and ripe fruit pair elegantly with the mild richness of herb-roasted chicken.
• Lamb kofta with herb yogurt
  Spiced ground lamb finds a complementary partner in the wine's violet florality and soft tannins.
• Charcuterie and pâté board
  The wine's supple fruit and gentle grip pair versatilely with a range of cured meats and liver pâtés.

History

Created in 2007 as the official second wine of Léoville-Las Cases to clarify the status of Clos du Marquis as its own distinct cuvée. The higher Merlot content ensures approachability in youth while maintaining the estate's signature precision.

1. 2007 — First vintage of Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases as the estate's official second wine

Facts

Producer

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grapes

Merlot (62%), Cabernet Sauvignon (34%), Cabernet Franc (4%)

Classification

Saint-Julien AOC

Oak

French oak barrels, proportion new oak lower than grand vin

ABV

13.2%

Price

€40-65 at retail

Drinking window

4-15 from vintage

First vintage

2007

Scores

• Wine Advocate 92 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

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