Château Léoville Las Cases
Behind an old stone wall, on Saint‑Julien’s northern edge toward Pauillac, lies the famed “Clos” of Château Léoville Las Cases. Rooted in the 17th century and shaped by the historic break‑up of the larger Léoville estate, it was ranked in 1855 as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé.
Within the Clos, gravel rises, sandy‑gravel bands and clay seams create a mosaic that privileges Cabernet Sauvignon, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc refine the balance. Severe selection, plot‑by‑plot work and élevage in barriques pursue tension and definition rather than easy charm.
Since the 20th century, the Delon family has steered the house style: controlled power, precise lines, patience as a tool. Las Cases reads Saint‑Julien as a long narrative—built for time, and for the quiet authority of great terroir.Château Léoville Las Cases
Behind an old stone wall, on Saint‑Julien’s northern edge toward Pauillac, lies the famed “Clos” of Château Léoville Las Cases. Rooted in the 17th century and shaped by the historic break‑up of the larger Léoville estate, it was ranked in 1855 as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé.
Within the Clos, gravel rises, sandy‑gravel bands and clay seams create a mosaic that privileges Cabernet Sauvignon, while Merlot and Cabernet Franc refine the balance. Severe selection, plot‑by‑plot work and élevage in barriques pursue tension and definition rather than easy charm.
Since the 20th century, the Delon family has steered the house style: controlled power, precise lines, patience as a tool. Las Cases reads Saint‑Julien as a long narrative—built for time, and for the quiet authority of great terroir.
