One of the oldest Medoc estates, Domaine de Leoville belonged to some of the wealthiest and most influential noble French families before it was acquired by the Las Cases family. Like many properties after the French Revolution, the estate was divided between 1826 and 1840 into the three Leovilles we know today: Leoville-Las Cases, Leoville-Poyferre and Leoville-Barton.

Chateau Leoville-Las Cases was created, thanks to a kind of birthright, from three-fifths of the original estate, including the very heart of the property. The Grand Vin has therefore been sourced from the best part of the original terroir since the 17th century.

Pierre Jean, Adolphe, and Gabriel de Las Cases were successive heirs to the property until 1900, when Theophile Skawinski purchased a share in the estate and became its manager. Leoville-Las Cases has now been managed by the same family since the late 19th century and is today represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, sole owner of the chateau and proprietor of Chateau Potensac in the Medoc and Chateau Nenin in Pomerol.

The Grand Vin is the product of exceptional terroirs from the heart of the original Leoville estate. These are located mainly in the Clos Leoville-Las Cases, which you pass as you leave the village of Saint-Julien for Pauillac. They extend over nearly 60 hectares producing Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc with a complex, polished expression and characteristics which are totally unique to the Grand Vin of Las Cases.

The 2023 Leoville-Las Cases Bordeaux Blend is a remarkable red wine hailing from the prestigious region of Bordeaux, France. Specifically from the sub-region of St Julien, this wine is a testament to the exceptional winemaking skills of its producer, Leoville-Las Cases.

The wine is a compelling blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and a minor 4% Merlot, carefully sealed with a cork closure. Its garnet-purple hue is a feast for the eyes, promising the rich flavors that await.

James Suckling, a revered name in the industry, rated this wine 98 points, noting its exceptional quality. The wine resonates with profound flavors of graphite, lead pencil, crushed stone, walnut, and currant fruit, that are beautifully balanced, showing power and intensity, while remaining focused and refined.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoes this high praise, rating it 96 points. The wine opens up to reveal an intricate bouquet of cherries, cassis, and plums, supplemented by hints of licorice, mint, and creamy new oak. The medium to full-bodied palate is alive with vibrant acids and a substantial core of fruit, promising a rewarding experience for those patient enough to let it evolve.

The Wine Independent adds to the chorus of praise, recognizing the tightly wound black berry layers and mineral accents that frame this wine. The medium-bodied palate is accompanied by firm fine-grained tannins and wonderful tension, ending on a lingering ferrous note. The 2023 Leoville Las Cases is not just a wine, but a masterpiece that promises to be a long-lived Las Cases.