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Château Léoville-Las Cases is a winery in the St-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux wine region of France. Château Léoville-Las Cases is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The château was classified as one of fifteen Deuxièmes Cru Classés (Second Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 thus, it is among the most prestigious in France. Léoville Las Cases is a 2ème Cru Classé in name but produces 1er Cru Classé quality wines. Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc. Originally the other two Leovilles, Leoville Poyferre and Leoville Barton were part of the large estate. Today Leoville Las Cases comprises over 209 acres and has been run since 1950 by the Delon Family. The current director is the well known Michel Delon.   Léoville Las Cases produces arguably the most exotically perfumed wine in the Médoc and this can be partially attributed to the must being fermented at lower than average temperatures, which leads to its youthful aromatic richness being retained. Dark, intense and concentrated, Chateau Leoville-Las Cases is a tannic and richly fruity wine that takes over 10-15 years to mature. Appellation: St Julien Areas under Vine: 97 hectares Average Annual Production: 45,000 cases, depending on the vintage Soil: Garonne gravel Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon (67%), Merlot (17%), Cabernet Franc (13%), Petit Verdot (3%) Ageing: 18 months in barrel Top Vintages: 1982, 1986, 1995, 1996, 2000, and 2003.