1994 Château Léoville Las Cases

Located in the Saint-Julien appellation, Léoville Las Cases is officially a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) from the 1855 Classification. However, it is the quintessential "Super Second"—widely regarded as a First Growth in all but name—due to its consistently exceptional quality, rigorous selection process, and its unique terroir adjacent to Château Latour.

Now over 30 years old, this bottle has reached a magnificent stage of maturity. The famous "Grand Enclos" vineyard, which provides the fruit for this Grand Vin, typically yields wines of incredible density and graphite-like mineral precision. The 1994 expression has shed its youthful austerity to reveal a sophisticated, savory complexity that defines the peak of aged Saint-Julien.

The Highlights

• Vintage: 1994

• Region/Appellation: Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

• Producer: Château Léoville Las Cases (Delon Family)

• Grape: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (approx. 65–70%), with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

• Style: Fully mature, aristocratic, and structurally profound Red Wine.

• Tasting Profile: A complex and evolving nose of blackcurrants, cedarwood, and pencil shavings, layered with secondary notes of tobacco leaf, leather, and damp earth. The palate is medium-to-full bodied with refined, silken tannins and a long, savory finish driven by iron-like minerality.

• Perfect for (Food Pairing):

  • Classic Meats: Roasted rack of lamb with a crust of herbs, or a slow-roasted rib of beef served with a marrow-based sauce.

  • Fine Game: Roasted duck breast with a savory plum reduction or venison loin with juniper berries.

  • Earthy Delicacies: Wild mushroom risotto, beef Wellington, or dishes featuring fresh black truffles.

  • Cheese: Mature, hard cheeses like an aged Comté (24+ months) or a sharp, vintage Mimolette.