Château Léoville Las Cases 1981
A benchmark of the Médoc, Château Léoville Las Cases ranks among the most prestigious Second Growths of the 1855 classification. Located in Saint-Julien, the estate covers nearly 100 hectares adjoining the Pauillac terroir, right next to Château Latour. Its vineyard, planted on deep gravel soils, benefits from a unique microclimate that imparts remarkable power, elegance, and longevity to its wines. Considered one of the estates closest in quality to the First Growths, Léoville Las Cases stands out for its consistency and uncompromising standards.
The 1981 vintage, often underestimated compared to the legendary years surrounding it, gave Léoville Las Cases a cuvée of great distinction. The ripening conditions, marked by a relatively late harvest, produced grapes with balanced maturity and fine tannic structure. True to its style, the estate crafted a refined Médoc wine, combining depth and elegance. Today, this bottle perfectly illustrates both the aging potential and the precision of the château’s work during the 1980s.
At perfect maturity, Léoville Las Cases 1981 reveals a tiled ruby color and a complex bouquet dominated by notes of leather, blond tobacco, undergrowth, and stewed black fruits. On the palate, the balance enchants with velvety texture, mellow tannins, and a lingering freshness. The long, refined finish highlights the nobility of this cru, offering a timeless and classical experience of a great Saint-Julien at its peak.
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
