Château Léoville Las Cases 2001 s-c-pannell auvergne blue

auvergne blue

Hints of mint and liquorice add to the complexity with cedary oak and savoury notes

together with its exposed position gives it a long day in the sun from early morning to late evening

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue

with scores from 94-97 points

Château Léoville Las Cases 2001 s-c-pannell auvergne blueChateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc region of France. The fruit is harvested by hand. The fermentation vessels include a fascinating mix of wooden, cement and stainless steel vats. When finished the wine is pumped to the barrel cellar. Here it is transferred into oak barrique, between 50% and 100% new for the grand vin, depending on the vintage.