Château Leoville Las Cases 1998
Château Léoville Las Cases 1998 is a red wine from Saint-Julien in Bordeaux, produced by Château Léoville Las Cases and classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in 1855. Its blend consists of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. The Wine Advocate awards it 94/100 with a drinking window from 2021 to 2041; James Suckling also scores it 94/100, while Jancis Robinson gives it 16.5/20, with a window from 2008 to 2025. Critics describe a structured and energetic wine with pronounced tannins, featuring a fruity, spicy, and savory flavor profile.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Packaging
- Original Wooden Case of 12
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Julien
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Leoville Las Cases
- Millésime
- 1998
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Château Leoville Las Cases
Château Léoville Las Cases is a wine estate in Saint-Julien, in the Médoc, classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification. It occupies the historic heart of the former Léoville estate and is owned by Jean-Hubert Delon. Its vineyards include, in particular, the Grand Clos, a walled plot of around 55 hectares, situated on the edge of Pauillac.
- Owner
- Jean-Hubert Delon
- Maître de chais
- Umberto Marino
- Surface (ha)
- 98.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- environ 200 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
The origins of the Léoville estate date back to the 17th century. Before passing to the de Las Cases family, it belonged to several French noble families. The aftermath of the French Revolution led to its division between 1826 and 1840. Château Léoville Las Cases was then formed from three-fifths of the former estate, comprising its heartland. It was classified as a second growth in the 1855 classification. Pierre-Jean, Adolphe and Gabriel de Las Cases succeeded one another at the head of the estate until 1900. That year, Théophile Skawinski acquired a share of the estate and became its estate manager. Le Clos du Marquis was created in 1902 from plots distinct from those of the grand vin. Since the late 19th century, the estate has been managed by the same family, now represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, the sole owner. Umberto Marino currently serves as cellar master there.
