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2021 Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is the second wine from the legendary Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien. The wine combines the classic elegance of the Médoc with a more accessible style, offering notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, violets, cedarwood, and graphite. A refined Bordeaux with silky tannins, excellent freshness, and impressive aging potential. About the product
Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases is the second wine from Château Léoville Las Cases, one of Bordeaux's most iconic estates and classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé since 1855. The second wine is produced with the same uncompromising approach to quality as the estate's Grand Vin, but with a higher proportion of Merlot, which makes the wine more charming and accessible in its youth.
The 2021 vintage consists of 57% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, approximately 40% of which are new, adding structure and complexity without overpowering the fruit. The result is an elegant Saint-Julien with great precision, freshness, and the distinct signature of Léoville Las Cases.
Saint-Julien is one of the most prestigious appellations in the Médoc and is known for Bordeaux wines that combine the power of Pauillac with the elegance of Margaux. The well-drained gravel soils provide optimal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, while Merlot adds roundness and body. The result is wines with great balance, complexity, and a remarkable ability to evolve over many years.
Nose: Fresh aromas of blackcurrant, black cherries, blueberries, violets, cedarwood, graphite, mint, and subtle notes of tobacco and spices.
Palate: Elegant and medium-bodied with layers of dark berries, cassis, plums, espresso, and graphite. Silky tannins, lively acidity, and a beautiful mineral character provide a wine of great finesse and energy.
Finish: Long, fresh, and harmonious with notes of dark berries, cedarwood, saline minerals, and finely integrated oak.
Best served at 16–18 °C. Decant the wine for 1 hour before serving to bring out the complex aromas. Serve in a large Bordeaux glass. The wine can be enjoyed from 2025 but will evolve beautifully through 2040.
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What is Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases?
Le Petit Lion is the second wine from Château Léoville Las Cases and is made with the same high quality standards as the estate's Grand Vin. It has a higher proportion of Merlot, which makes it more accessible in its youth.
How does the 2021 Le Petit Lion taste?
The wine has notes of blackcurrant, black cherries, violets, graphite, cedarwood, espresso, and fine spices with elegant tannins and a fresh, mineral finish.
What pairs well with Saint-Julien?
Saint-Julien wines pair perfectly with beef, lamb, game, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
Can 2021 Le Petit Lion be cellared?
Yes. The wine can be enjoyed young, but has excellent aging potential and is expected to evolve positively through 2040.
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