2024, Le Petit Lion du Marquis de Las Cases, SAINT-JULIEN

Last year EP $80.00-

Second wine of Léoville Las Cases.
2024 is 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 62% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc

Fresh blueberries on the nose. Sappy and lively, this is lightly framed, sleek in terms of tannin finesse - good focus and direction from start to finish - linear in texture but there’s a width of flavour that is really nice, slowly expanding with crunchy red berry fruits and lots of florality too. Super charming, just so enjoyable to drink. Really a light tannin touch but filled with energy. Ageing 25% new barrels
92 Georgina Hindle, Decanter

The 2024 Le Petit Lion is soft, supple and easygoing, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Floral top notes and bright red/purplish fruit are nicely delineated. There's very good balance here. The pliant, creamy finish is quite attractive. 2026 -2034
89-91 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

Slim and muscular, juicy, white pepper spice. A great quality glass that slowly but surely stretches out and invites you to enjoy. 25% new oak. Mikaël Georges technical director. New cellars in operation (as of 2023, all gravity fed).
90 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux.

The 2024 Le Petit Lion nose reveals a touch of undergrowth infused with mainly black fruit, as touches of melted tar develop with time. The palate is medium-bodied with insistent grip on the entry, quite fluid and harmonious towards the finish as the expressive Merlot imparts flesh. This is a capable Deuxième Vin.
89-91 Neal Martin, Vinous.