Château Léoville Las Cases Grand Vin de Leoville 2012

Crafted in the legendary Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc, Château Léoville Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville' is one of Bordeaux's premier Second Growths, widely recognized as operating at First Growth quality. Anchored by the historic walled vineyard 'Enclos' bordering Château Latour, this iconic wine is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon supported by Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aged in French oak barrels, it yields profound aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, pencil shavings, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and subtle violets. On the palate, it is full-bodied, dense, and powerfully structured, featuring muscular yet silky tannins, vibrant mineral acidity, and an extraordinarily long, cellaring-worthy finish.

Food Pairing: Serve at room temperature; pairs exquisitely with prime cuts of beef, roasted rack of lamb, venison, game birds, rich truffle dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

97 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This is a very solid wine with tannins that are very firm and dense. There is power without excessive alcohol, lending a classic feel, and a pure line from fruit, acidity and tannin. The result is as much about fruit as structure. Barrel Sample: 95-97 Points

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Standing out for its sheer purity and class, the 2012 Leoville-Las Cases is about as seamless as they come, with medium to full-bodied richness, fabulous notes of crème de cassis, cedary spice, plums, spice and wood smoke, with its oak component pushed well into the background. While not a blockbuster, it is impeccably balanced, with a full, layered mid-palate, building tannin and a rock-solid finish. Give this straight up classy 2012 4-5 years in the cellar and enjoy bottles over the following two decades or more.

95 Points - James Suckling

A structured and powerful Las Cases. It really grabs you and makes you take note. Yet there is polish and refinement in the texture. Full body, with intense tannins and long, lively finish. The fruit acid balance is very pretty. 94-95

95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Wafting from the glass with aromas of rich berries, plums, loamy soil, baking spices and pencil shavings, the 2012 Leoville Las Cases is medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, with impressive concentration for the vintage, supple tannins and a charming, enveloping profile. Seamless and beautifully integrated, at age 10, this quintessential classic is already surprisingly approachable, though of course it still has several decades of graceful evolution ahead of it. Best After 2022

94 Points - Wine Spectator

This is among the tightest wines at this early stage, with a wall of smoldering charcoal holding the core of dark plum, blackberry paste and cassis in reserve. The sleek finish shows admirable length and a mouthwatering echo of iron. This harnesses the austerity of the vintage to its advantage, and should unwind slowly in the cellar. Best from 2018 through 2030.