Château Leoville Las-Cases
Château Leoville Las-Cases is one of the biggest and oldest classified vineyards in the Medoc sub-region in Saint-Julien, Bordeaux. The vineyard dates back to the middle of the 17th century, but was divided in conjunction with the French revolution resulting in Château Leoville Las-Cases and Château Leoville Barton. Once more in 1840 resulting in Château Leoville-Poyferre, Château Leoville Las-Cases being the biggest of the Leoville-properties.
Château Leoville Las-Cases
The property is dominated by the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety, with smaller portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Château Leoville Las-Cases produces two different wines, all red, which the property was one of the first to do. Although the property is classified as a 2nd Cru Classé producer, the quality of the wine is said to be of Premier Cru Classé status. The property is owned by Domaines Delon today, represented by Jean-Hubert Delon, who also owns Château Pontesac in Medoc and Château Nenin in Pomerol.