Saint-Julien - Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases - 2016 - Château Léoville Las Cases - 0,75L

A noble and distinguished second wine — capturing the precision and pedigree of Léoville Las Cases in an exceptional vintage. Depth meets approachability.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Grape varieties: 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc
• Vintage: 2016
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture
• Terroir: Deep gravel soils over clay-sand subsoils, at the heart of the Clos de Léoville
• Vinification & Ageing: Plot-by-plot vinification, aged 14–16 months in French oak barrels (50% new)
• Alcohol: Approx. 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with garnet highlights
• Nose: Elegant and expressive — blackcurrant, black cherry, blond tobacco, and sweet spices. Hints of violet and well-integrated oak
• Palate: Supple and round attack, with a velvety texture, polished tannins, and fresh balance. Black fruit, liquorice, and cedar notes carry through
• Finish: Long and harmonious, with fine tension and a classic structure

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Duck breast, grilled hanger steak, veal roast
• 🍲 Beef stew, porcini mushroom risotto
• 🧀 Aged cheeses: Tomme, Saint-Nectaire, Cantal

🫗 Serving Tips

Temperature: 17°C
Decanting: Recommended — 1h30
Opening time: Ideally 1 hour before serving

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already delicious today, Le Petit Lion 2016 will continue to evolve gracefully through 2030–2035, retaining its finesse and vibrancy.

🏰 About the Estate

Château Léoville Las Cases, a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification, is one of the Médoc’s most revered names. Le Petit Lion, the estate’s second wine, is crafted from the younger vines of the legendary Clos de Las Cases. Though more accessible in youth than the Grand Vin, it shares its hallmark precision, structural nobility, and the unmistakable identity of Saint-Julien.