Château Léoville Las Cases Saint-Julien [Double Magnum] 2010

CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES JEROBOAM (5L) 2010

大瓶で静かに熟す、2010年のスケール。

メドックの黄金期を象徴する2010年を、ダブル・マグナムで。濃密なガーネット色は縁にかすかな紫を残し、カシスやブラックベリーに、スミレ、リコリス、杉、タバコ、鉛筆の芯、グラファイトの気配が重層的に広がります。果実の凝縮感と引き締まった酸、きめ細かくも力強いタンニンが長大な余韻へ。大瓶ゆえの緩やかな熟成が、この先数十年の深まりを約束します。

Item code

C10R4631DM

Producer

Secret Cellar

Type

Red

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Saint-Julien

Vintage

2010

Grape varieties

82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol

14.0%

Volume

5000ml

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Recommended glass

Bordeaux glass (tall, generous bowl)

Tasting note

The wine has a deep garnet color with a youthful violet hue on the edges.The aroma is extremely complex, with dark fruits such as cassis and blackberry, as well as violet, licorice, cedar, tobacco, pencil lead, and even hints of graphite and truffle. The palate is imposing, combining the power and elegance of the 2010 vintage. The concentrated fruit and firm acidity are perfectly balanced, while the fine-grained yet powerful tannins lead to a long, lingering finish. Notes of dark chocolate, spice, and minerality emerge in the latter half, culminating in a tense finish. Thanks to the slow aging process characteristic of Jeroboam, it retains its youthfulness even now, yet has the potential to develop even greater depth and complexity over the coming decades.

Food pairing

Roasted lamb on the bone Provencal style, grilled beef rib roast with truffle sauce, game dish (roasted venison with red wine sauce)

Winemaking & technical data

Léoville-Las-Cases boasts an extremely complex terroir. Its base is primarily Quaternary gravel, with underlying soils of sandy, gravelly and clayey soils. Additionally, clay layers of varying depth and compactness are scattered throughout, sometimes even emerging at the surface. The proximity of the Gironde River has contributed to the formation of this diverse soil through sedimentation over a long geological period. Furthermore, the river creates a unique microclimate, favoring early ripening of the grapes and protecting the vineyards from frost. This complex combination of geological factors influences the development of the vines and the composition of the fruit, resulting in a unique terroir that gives each Grand Vin its unique character.

Scores & awards

Decanter 100 pts　/　Wine Enthusiast 100 pts　/　Wine Spectator 99 pts