Vindo de um complexo terroir localizado na denominação de Saint-Julien, Château Léoville Las Cases oferece um grande vinho com uma personalidade única. A sua colheita de 2006 é uma mistura principalmente de Cabernet Sauvignon (85%), Merlot (14,5%) e o restante Cabernet Franc
Com uma cor roxa opaca, o Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2006 exibe aromas clássicos de framboesa doce, kirsch e groselha preta, acompanhados de notas amadeiradas subtis. Relativamente encorpado, este vinho é concentrado, com taninos médios a altos
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London and then blind at Farr Vintners horizontal, the 2006 Château Léoville Las-Cases has a very complex bouquet with heady scents of blackcurrant, kirsch, crushed violets, rock salt and just a hint of cassis. It is backward and can barely contain its energy. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, very symmetrical and poised, a fine line of acidity interwoven through the black fruit, touches of citrus fruit developing towards the poised and tensile finish. This is a beautiful wine from Jean-Hubert Delon, but it needs several years in bottle. Tasted April 2016.