{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-las-cases-saint-julien-2001","title":"Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien 2001","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien is a still red wine distinguished by its complex and rigorous aromatic profile. This refined \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux blend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, presenting in the glass with an intense ruby red colour. On the nose, it develops a clear \u003cstrong\u003efruity bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely enriched with notes of vanilla, liquorice and black tea. On the palate, it reveals itself as a \u003cstrong\u003estructured and austere wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of offering a remarkably persistent flavour, ideal for accompanying dishes based on red meat, pork or a selection of mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red has its roots in the \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/strong\u003e area, located within the prestigious Bordeaux region of France. The Médoc territory gives the grapes a pronounced ability to express aromatic precision and gustatory solidity. The identity of this wine reflects the character of its \u003cstrong\u003eregion of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for producing reds built on a clear balance between finesse and structure. Its provenance certifies the profile of a product that represents the classic approach and rigour typical of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench terroirs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the careful selection of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. The wine is entirely \u003cstrong\u003ebottled at the Chateau\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that the entire process remains under the constant supervision of Chateau Leoville Las Cases. After vinification, it undergoes a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003ecellar ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e that continues until it is released to the market. This slow maturation consolidates the complex flavour structure and ensures extraordinary longevity, allowing the wine to express itself at its best if \u003cstrong\u003edecanted for an hour\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-Julien AOC 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e from Château Léoville Las Cases embodies the purest Bordeaux tradition in a vintage of extraordinary distinction. This ruby red wine, the result of a perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, has been carefully matured in the estate's cellars from harvest until 2021. Multi-award-winning with \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding scores\u003c\/strong\u003e from critics, it expresses a refined bouquet where fruity notes intertwine with hints of liquorice and black tea. On the palate, it reveals an \u003cstrong\u003eaustere and persistent character\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal to accompany mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Leoville Las Cases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44506323321003,"sku":"35906","price":319.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chateau-leoville-las-cases-saint-julien-2001_35906_1.jpg?v=1773688350","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/chateau-leoville-las-cases-saint-julien-2001","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}