1996 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville'

Name: 1996 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville'
Brand: Chateau Leoville-Las Cases
SKU: bca3bbe374a1afb8253b556767c4c2db
Price: 3062.59 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 96 (15 reviews)

Saint-Julien, France

- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 323 / 750ml

4.5 from 41 User Ratings
96 / 100 15 Critic Reviews
Style Red - Savory and Classic
Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend Red
Food Pairing Beef and Venison

- Second Growth. Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855. Also known as 'Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de Las Cases'
  
  Critic tasting note: (1996 vintage) "A classic wine for the property. It is powerful, with excellent length, structure, great complexity, and a firm, fruity finish. This wine showcases Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully. It is very stylish and has long-lasting potential." - Izak Litwar - Great Wines from Bordeaux
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Chateau Leoville-Las Cases

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Region or Appellation

Saint-Julien

Medoc / Bordeaux / France

Grape Variety / Blend

Bordeaux Blend Red

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc & 14% Merlot

Style

Red Wine

Red - Savory and Classic

Food Pairing

Beef and Venison

The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the...

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About the Product

Classification: 2eme Grand Cru Classé
Producer Notes: The Grand Vin is the product of exceptional terroirs from the former Léoville estate. These terroirs are located mainly in the Clos Léoville Las Cases, which you pass as you leave Saint- Julien village for Pauillac. They extend over nearly 60ha producing Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet Francs with a complex, polished expression and characteristics which are totally unique to the Grand Vin of Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases and have been widely recognized for years.
Drinking Window: 2010-2050

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 12.7%
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity TA: 3.39 g/L

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Ownership: Domaines Delon
Harvest date: 25 September - 10 October
Closure Type: Cork
Vintage Notes: Following a quick and even flowering, the summer of 1996 was neither too hot nor too dry. The anticyclone in September brought an extraordinary concentration in the grapes, particularly for the Cabernet Sauvignons that were perfectly well balanced and very aromatic in this vintage.

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Ageing: 18 month

Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Ribeye steak Main Course: With beef dripping and Merlot gravy; French

Lamb rack with herb crust Main Course: Contains: savoury herbs; Western

Boeuf en crôute Main Course: Beef fillet in pastry; Contains: mushrooms; French

Linconshire Poacher Cheese Course: British

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About the Product

Classification: 2eme Grand Cru Classé
Producer Notes: The Grand Vin is the product of exceptional terroirs from the former Léoville estate. These terroirs are located mainly in the Clos Léoville Las Cases, which you pass as you leave Saint- Julien village for Pauillac. They extend over nearly 60ha producing Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet Francs with a complex, polished expression and characteristics which are totally unique to the Grand Vin of Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases and have been widely recognized for years.
Drinking Window: 2010-2050

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 12.7%
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity TA: 3.39 g/L

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Ownership: Domaines Delon
Harvest date: 25 September - 10 October
Closure Type: Cork
Vintage Notes: Following a quick and even flowering, the summer of 1996 was neither too hot nor too dry. The anticyclone in September brought an extraordinary concentration in the grapes, particularly for the Cabernet Sauvignons that were perfectly well balanced and very aromatic in this vintage.

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Ageing: 18 month

Critics Scores & Reviews

(15)

1996 vintage

96 / 100

15 scores

95 - 100

90 - 94

85 - 89

80 - 84

75 - 79

0 - 74

When to drink: 2010 to 2050

96 / 100 Izak Litwar - Great Wines from Bordeaux

1996 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2025

When to drink: 2025 to 2040

A classic wine for the property. It is powerful, with excellent length, structure, great complexity, and a firm, fruity finish. This wine showcases Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully. It is very stylish and has long-lasting potential.

About Izak Litwar - Great Wines from Bordeaux

98 / 100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

1996 Vintage Tasted: Nov 2021

If you are seeking a vintage of Leoville Las Cases for current consumption, look no further. Full-bodied, concentrated, long, deep, and intense, the tannins are firm but soft, the fruit is perfectly ripe, and close to seamless finish must last at least 50 seconds or more. An hour in the decanter, or perhaps up to 2 hours kicks this stunner into high gear.

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97 / 100 Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

1996 Vintage Tasted: Aug 2021

Mittleres Rubin. Feinduftige Nase, feminin, tiefgründig, dezent Ruch, viel Floralität, auch kräuterige Noten, Tee, Zedern, ein Gedicht. Im Gaumen zugänglich, rund, für mich genau so, wie ich Bordeaux liebe, auf den Punkt gereift, dennoch frisch, seidenweiche Tannine, perfekt dosierte Säure, hier steht alles an seinem Platz, das ist Balance pur. Langer, harmonischer Abgang, Klasse! Ich gebe zu, von diesem Wein habe ich nichts gespuckt. Jetzt bis 2035

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95 / 100 Falstaff

1996 Vintage Tasted: Mar 2015

Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Im Bukett etwas verhalten, tabakig, dunkelbeerige Nuancen, zart nach Cassis und Lakritze, aber auch blättrige Würze. Stoffig, reife Zwetschgenfrucht, dezente Fruchtsüße, ausgewogen, bleibt gut haften, wirkt im Moment etwas zurückgezogen, sollte man etwas Zeit geben, hat sehr gutes weiteres Potenzial.

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1996 Vintage Tasted: Feb 2011

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93 / 100 Tom Cannavan

1996 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2004

(2004) Dense purple colour, quite closed on the nose at this stage, but superb cassis fruit and extraction evident on the palate. Hugely complex and with great length and fine acid structure. Might take some considerable time to come round, but will be superb I think.

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100 / 100 Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux

1996 Vintage Tasted: Jun 2024

When to drink: 2024 to 2040

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95 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin

1996 Vintage Tasted: Oct 2019

When to drink: 2012 to 2040

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97 / 100 The Wine Front

1996 Vintage Tasted: Nov 2017

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98 / 100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate

1996 Vintage Tasted: Oct 2016

When to drink: 2020 to 2050

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94 / 100 Jeannie Cho Lee

1996 Vintage Tasted: Apr 2016

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20 / 20 La Revue du Vin de France

1996 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2006

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94 / 100 CellarTracker

1996 Vintage

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19 / 20 Bettane et Desseauve

1996 Vintage

When to drink: 2010 to 2026

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User Ratings

(41)

4.5

41 ratings

1996 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases 'Grand Vin de Leoville', Saint-Julien, France

Good

1996 Vintage Saved: 17-Jan-2024

Winebank 94/95 Etwas trockenes Tanin Nase gross mit Nebenton

Excellent

1996 Vintage Saved: 2-Dec-2019

Langsam öffnet er sich und taucht in die erste reifephase ein. Wundervolle aromatische, tief schwarze Farbe keinerlei Zeichen von alter . In der Nase typisch leoville eher erdige Töne, schwarzer Pfeffer, schwarze Früchte, Teer Kakao unglaublich reintönig am Anfang ein kleiner stinker

Very Good

1996 Vintage Saved: 26-May-2016

Old Bordeaux school. We compared 2000 and 1996. Completely different on nose and palate respectively. On nose liquoroce, spicy, some leather. Palate: very rich, still slightly tannic rather on aftertaste and still vivid acidity. Very good wine but 2000 is superior.

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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)

All 96 / 100 $ 231 2024 95 / 100 $ 128 2023 96 / 100 $ 189 2022 98 / 100 $ 319 2021 94 / 100 $ 217 2020 97 / 100 $ 269 2019 97 / 100 $ 205 2018 97 / 100 $ 239 2017 95 / 100 $ 169

2016 98 / 100 $ 301 2015 96 / 100 $ 195 2014 95 / 100 $ 152 2013 92 / 100 $ 140 2012 94 / 100 $ 176 2011 93 / 100 $ 153 2010 95 / 100 $ 289 2009 96 / 100 $ 251 2008 94 / 100 $ 189 2007 92 / 100 $ 183 2006 94 / 100 $ 161 2005 96 / 100 $ 273 2004 93 / 100 $ 184 2003 94 / 100 $ 200 2002 93 / 100 $ 172 2001 94 / 100 $ 225 2000 96 / 100 $ 350 1999 91 / 100 $ 243 1998 93 / 100 $ 217 1997 91 / 100 $ 177 1996 96 / 100 $ 323 1995 94 / 100 $ 257 1994 91 / 100 $ 217 1993 91 / 100 – 1992 90 / 100 $ 137 1991 91 / 100 – 1990 95 / 100 $ 418 1989 91 / 100 $ 292 1988 93 / 100 $ 380 1987 88 / 100 – 1986 96 / 100 $ 589 1985 95 / 100 $ 529 1984 89 / 100 – 1983 90 / 100 $ 228 1982 95 / 100 $ 722 1981 89 / 100 $ 137 1980 88 / 100 – 1979 89 / 100 $ 165 1978 91 / 100 $ 233 1977 89 / 100 – 1976 87 / 100 – 1975 90 / 100 $ 313 1974 88 / 100 $ 277 1973 90 / 100 – 1972 – – 1971 89 / 100 – 1970 89 / 100 $ 120 1969 87 / 100 $ 120 1968 – $ 260 1967 84 / 100 $ 233 1966 91 / 100 $ 437 1964 91 / 100 $ 356 1963 – – 1962 86 / 100 – 1961 90 / 100 $ 349 1960 – $ 233 1959 94 / 100 – 1958 – – 1957 79 / 100 $ 366 1956 – – 1955 92 / 100 $ 560 1954 – – 1953 93 / 100 – 1952 – $ 384 1951 – – 1950 – – 1949 88 / 100 $ 1,219 1948 – – 1947 – – 1946 – – 1945 94 / 100 $ 3,865 1944 – – 1943 – – 1942 – – 1941 – – 1940 – – 1938 – – 1937 – – 1934 – – 1933 – – 1932 – – 1929 – – 1928 93 / 100 $ 2,266 1926 85 / 100 – 1925 – – 1924 – – 1921 – – 1920 – – 1919 – – 1918 – – 1916 – – 1904 – – 1898 – – 1855 – –

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1996 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more

Vintage quality: Legendary

Current condition: Ready to drink

The 1996 vintage for Bordeaux was extremely good.

A mild winter and moved to a warm spring with March bringing significant heat. May was cool heating up again in June before taking another dip in early July. Late July, early August saw temperatures pick up again bef...

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