Chateau Leoville Las Cases
Saint Julien 2001
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Julien |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Aging | Aged in the cellar from harvest to shipment (2021). |
- Name and vintage: Saint-Julien AOC Bordeaux, 2001 harvest, high-quality still red wine
- Classic blend: a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
- Aromas on the nose: ripe fruit with hints of vanilla, liquorice and black tea
- Taste and structure: austere flavour, solid structure and long persistence; intense ruby red colour
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 16-18 °C. Perfect with red meats, pork and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien is a still red wine distinguished by its complex and rigorous aromatic profile. This refined Bordeaux blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, presenting in the glass with an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, it develops a clear fruity bouquet, finely enriched with notes of vanilla, liquorice and black tea. On the palate, it reveals itself as a structured and austere wine, capable of offering a remarkably persistent flavour, ideal for accompanying dishes based on red meat, pork or a selection of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red has its roots in the Saint-Julien area, located within the prestigious Bordeaux region of France. The Médoc territory gives the grapes a pronounced ability to express aromatic precision and gustatory solidity. The identity of this wine reflects the character of its region of origin, known for producing reds built on a clear balance between finesse and structure. Its provenance certifies the profile of a product that represents the classic approach and rigour typical of French terroirs.
How it is produced
Production begins with the careful selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. The wine is entirely bottled at the Chateau, ensuring that the entire process remains under the constant supervision of Chateau Leoville Las Cases. After vinification, it undergoes a prolonged cellar ageing that continues until it is released to the market. This slow maturation consolidates the complex flavour structure and ensures extraordinary longevity, allowing the wine to express itself at its best if decanted for an hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
The Saint-Julien AOC 2001 from Château Léoville Las Cases embodies the purest Bordeaux tradition in a vintage of extraordinary distinction. This ruby red wine, the result of a perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, has been carefully matured in the estate's cellars from harvest until 2021. Multi-award-winning with outstanding scores from critics, it expresses a refined bouquet where fruity notes intertwine with hints of liquorice and black tea. On the palate, it reveals an austere and persistent character, ideal to accompany mature cheeses.
Awards
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2001
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2001
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2001
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 2001 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Julien AOC |
| Vintage | 2001 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Leoville Las Cases |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Saint-Julien AOC 2001 from Château Léoville Las Cases embodies the purest Bordeaux tradition in a vintage of extraordinary distinction. This ruby red wine, the result of a perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, has been carefully matured in the estate's cellars from harvest until 2021. Multi-award-winning with outstanding scores from critics, it expresses a refined bouquet where fruity notes intertwine with hints of liquorice and black tea. On the palate, it reveals an austere and persistent character, ideal to accompany mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France |
| Production technique | Bottled at the Château; aged in the cellar from harvest to shipping (2021) |
| Wine making | Bottled at the Château; aged in the cellar from harvest to shipping (2021). |
| Aging | Aged in the cellar from harvest to shipment (2021). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |