{"product_id":"1989-chateau-leoville-las-cases-late-release","title":"1989 Château Léoville Las Cases Late Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1989 Château Léoville Las Cases Late Release is a rare opportunity to experience a great vintage from one of Bordeaux’s most revered estates, released directly from the château’s cellars more than three decades after harvest. Drawn from the historic heart of the Léoville domain in Saint-Julien, this late release combines perfect provenance with the depth and complexity of mature Left Bank Cabernet. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855 and long considered one of the Médoc’s most ‘first growth–like’ wines, Léoville Las Cases has crafted here a classic, long-lived claret that is both collectible and immediately compelling in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 1989 shows a deep garnet core with brick and tawny highlights on the rim, reflecting its graceful evolution while still retaining remarkable color intensity. The nose is wonderfully complex and layered: blackcurrant and blackberry compote, cedar, graphite and pencil shavings, dried tobacco leaf and cigar box, with hints of leather, truffle, sous-bois, and a gentle sweetness of seasoned oak and dried violets.\n\nOn the palate, this is medium to full-bodied, focused and tightly woven, with the hallmark structure of Cabernet Sauvignon from great gravel terroir. The attack is precise, with vibrant cassis and black cherry, moving into more mature notes of plum, earth, cigar wrapper, and savory spices. Fine, still-energetic tannins frame the wine, while fresh yet integrated acidity keeps everything lively and long. The finish is persistent and refined, echoing graphite, dark fruit, and delicate tertiary nuances. Though fully into its drinking window thanks to extended château aging, the wine remains remarkably youthful for the vintage and has the capacity to evolve for another 10–15 years under optimal cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards of Château Léoville Las Cases lie in the northern sector of Saint-Julien, directly bordering Pauillac and facing the Gironde, just across from Château Latour. Here, deep, well-drained Günzian gravels over clay and sand provide ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, giving wines of power, precision, and great longevity. The 1989 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, with grapes harvested by hand between 5 and 25 September to capture optimal ripeness. After meticulous sorting, the must underwent traditional vinification aimed at expressing the character of each parcel, followed by élevage in oak barrels, a significant portion of which were new. This late-release bottling then benefited from extended maturation in the château’s perfectly controlled cellars, ensuring pristine condition and a slow, harmonious development before its limited release in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mature Saint-Julien is a natural match for refined, classic dishes: roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, dry-aged ribeye or côte de boeuf, venison or other game birds, and slow-braised dishes such as beef cheeks or veal shank. It also pairs beautifully with earthy flavors—wild mushrooms, truffle-infused dishes, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or old Gouda. Serve at 17–18°C (around 62–64°F). Given its age and fine sediment, decant gently 1–2 hours before serving to allow the bouquet to fully unfurl, while preserving its delicate tertiary notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Léoville Las Cases is one of the oldest and most storied estates in the Médoc, tracing its origins back to the vast Domaine de Léoville, which belonged to some of France’s most powerful noble families before the French Revolution. Between 1826 and 1840, the original estate was divided, and from three-fifths of its historic core emerged Château Léoville Las Cases, which has ever since guarded the heart of this exceptional terroir. Managed by the Las Cases family until the early 20th century, the property came under the stewardship of Théophile Skawinski and his descendants, and is today owned and directed by Jean-Hubert Delon, who also oversees Château Potensac in the Médoc and Château Nénin in Pomerol. Consistently regarded as one of Bordeaux’s greatest Second Growths, often mentioned in the same breath as the First Growths, Léoville Las Cases is celebrated for producing powerful, structured, and exceptionally ageworthy wines that are benchmarks for Saint-Julien and the Left Bank as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Léoville Las Cases","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251834736977,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-198901","price":425.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/1989_Chteau_Loville_Las_Cases.png?v=1783441734","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/1989-chateau-leoville-las-cases-late-release","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}