Chateau Leoville-Las-Cases 2018 1922 aged in foudre

aged in foudre

fine textured tannins with subtle spice on the finish

and refers to the reddish tinge that forms on the yellow-green skins of the berries

focusing on vine health

Chateau Leoville-Las-Cases 2018 1922 aged in foudreChateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc region of France. The fruit is harvested by hand. The fermentation vessels include a fascinating mix of wooden, cement and stainless steel vats. When finished the wine is pumped to the barrel cellar. Here it is transferred into oak barrique, between 50% and 100% new for the grand vin, depending on the vintage.