Château Léoville Las Cases 2006 – Saint-Julien – 6L Impériale

Region: Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien, France
Estate: Château Léoville Las Cases (Second Grand Cru Classé, 1855 Classification)
Vintage: 2006
Bottle size: 6.0 L Impériale (very rare large format)
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: approx. 13% vol.
Aging: ~18–20 months in French oak barriques (high proportion new oak)

Aroma & Taste

Nose: Blackcurrant, graphite, cedarwood, cigar box and dark spices with classic Médoc freshness
Palate: Structured and aristocratic, dense cassis fruit supported by firm yet refined tannins
Texture: Powerful, linear and precise with remarkable balance
Finish: Very long, mineral and persistent with exceptional aging potential

Food Pairing

✔️ Beef fillet or côte de boeuf
✔️ Lamb saddle or rack of lamb
✔️ Game with dark sauce
✔️ Aged hard cheeses (Comté, Gruyère Réserve)