Leoville Las Cases 2008
Leoville Las Cases 2008 is a dry, full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £200.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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Château Léoville-Las Cases is one of Saint-Julien’s major players, consistently producing superb Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines. Ranked as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc and Graves, the estate boasts 98 hectares of vineyards, where the vines are on average 40 years old. The 2008 is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. A medium to full-bodied wine, featuring layers of black fruit, dried herbs, cassis, a touch of charcoal and mint, leading to a savoury finish.