Leoville Las Cases 2008 is a Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux, Saint-Julien. Intense ruby red, it offers cassis, cedar, and spices. Powerful, balanced, with fine tannins and long persistence. Ages 18-20 months in barriques, served at 16-18°C. Perfect with red meats.
France - Bordeaux, Saint-Julien Red wine, dry Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Complex bouquet of cassis, cedar, tobacco, spices, and mineral notes
Taste
Structured, powerful, with fine tannins, great balance, and long persistence
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux Grand Cru glass
Pairings
Important red meats, game, and aged cheeses
Refinement
18-20 months in French oak barriques (80-90% new)
Vinification
Manual harvest, fermentation in stainless steel vats, prolonged maceration
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