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Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Second vin 2012

  • Red fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

A superb introduction to the wines from Château Léoville Las Cases, this second wine is produced from the domain’s young vines.  More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Julien
  • Classification: Second vin
  • Producer/Owner: SC du Ch. Léoville Las Cases (Consorts Delon)
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Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Second vin serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Civet de biche, Côte de boeuf, Épaule d'agneau au four.

Peak: Drink until 2030

  • Vintage score: 15/20
  • What the experts say...

    "The second wine of Leoville Las Cases, the 2012 Le Petit Lion, has a dense ruby/purple color, loads of tannin, undeniable minerality, blackcurrants and earth. It is medium-bodied, firm and austere" R. Parker (04/2015)

    Lot presentation
    Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Second vin

    The wine

    This Bourgogne blanc is supple, with nice finesse. It offers up aromas of fresh fruits, flowers and a light oakiness. The palate has lovely depth and freshness.

    Information about domain Château Léoville Las Cases

    Created in 1638, Château Léoville Las Cases produces some of Bordeaux's most prestigious wines. They were already well-known, much appreciated and commanding high prices in the middle of the 18th century, due to work of the owner, Blaise-Alexandre de Gasq, the Seigneur of Léoville. Four of his descendants owned the property at the time of the French Revolution. One of them, the Marquis de Las Cases, who owned one quarter of the land, fled abroad. The other three managed to obtain a partial confiscation of the property, consisting specifically of this quarter, from the Revolutionary Government. This plot would later become Léoville Barton. At the beginning of the 19th century the property was split once again and the half adjoining Château Latour formed the current vineyard.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 very slightly marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Julien
    • Classification: Second vin
    • Producer/Owner: SC du Ch. Léoville Las Cases (Consorts Delon)
    • Vintage: 2012
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2030
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Red fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Second vin
    Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Second vin

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    Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases Second vin 2012

    iDealwine Price(1) corresponds to the hammer price and the buyer's premium charged by the auctioneer. (1)Bottle format