Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Las Cases
Label Name:
 
St Julien Magnum Set 1981/2001/2011
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3x 1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; fermented in wooden, cement and stainless vessels with extended maceration; aged 12–20 months in French oak (vintage-dependent, often 50–80% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Cassis, black cherry and blackberry core with pencil-lead, cedar and tobacco notes; 1981 shows tertiary leather and truffle, 2001 offers elegant spice and savory depth, 2011 is concentrated with espresso and firm tannins.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-braised beef or miso-glazed dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Léoville-Las Cases — a classified 1855 Second Growth in St-Julien, Grand Clos holdings, long Delon-family stewardship; famed for Cabernet-dominant, long-lived wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Classified as a 1855 Second Growth. Representative critic scores by vintage — 1981: Wine Advocate ~89; 2001: Robert Parker/Wine Advocate ~93–95; Wine Spectator ~94; 2011: critics generally 93–95 (range depending on reviewer)