Little Lion - Château Léoville Las Cases - Saint-Julien 2010 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2013

Sleek and well-rendered, this features an iron note that runs from start to finish, along with ganache, charcoal, pastis and crushed plum and blackberry fruit. Not as dense as the top examples, but offers textbook typicity, solid drive and a long finish. Best from 2014 through 2024. –JM

Wine Advocate

85 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe2/28/2013

The second wine at Las Cases is now called Le Petit Lion. The 2010 is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. An elegant, light to medium-bodied wine with hints of strawberry and black cherries, this is a pleasant, straightforward style to drink over the next 7-10 years.

What I like about tasting at Las Cases is that Jean-Hubert Delon opens one bottle in my presence, and has another already decanted four hours in advance to compare. It is nearly unanimous on each visit that the decanted wine shows better, which probably gives you some insight into the aging potential of Las Cases. It is certainly one of Bordeaux’s longest-lived wines, and seems to have more and more of a character resembling Lafite Rothschild more than its nearby neighbor, Chateau Latour

Wine Advocate

89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2013

The Le Petit Lion has a light but well-defined bouquet not dissimilar to the Potensac: classic, refined, refreshing. The palate is forward with light tannins, clean fresh black fruit with a touch of sous-bois towards the finish. Tasted November 2012.

GaultMillau

16,5 / 20

the6/30/2011

Certes un vin de plaisir mais quel plaisir! Tout en fruit ensoleillé avec la trame des vrais Saint-Julien et la signature fraîche des 2010. Bravo!

Wine Advocate

87-88 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/31/2011

2010 Le Petit Lion: This is the new second wine of Leoville Las Cases, and the 2010 finished with 13.7% natural alcohol from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot. It has much of the personality of Las Cases, just lighter, softer, and more obviously fruity. This wine should drink nicely for 7-8 years. Drink 2011-2019

Asian Palate

86-89 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe5/24/2011

This wine has juicy dark berry fruit with copious amounts of ripe tannins. The aromatics are lovely and the palate promises future pleasure but the tannins right now are too obtrusive. Don't approach for at least 5 years. This wine is made from young vines from Leoville Las Cases' vineyard of 3-15 years of age.

Le Point

14 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/12/2011

Fruits noirs, bouche tendre, légère, milieu de bouche un peu faible. O=2012 G=5 ans

Decanter Magazine

16 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/30/2011

Good broad fruit, charm from young vines and class for the future. Drink 2014-18. (16 points)

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/30/2011

The second wine of Las Cases shows mineral, violet and berry character. Full and silky, with a long finish. I like the balance.

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/30/2011

Sappy, with lots of kirsch, violet and red currant notes. Very lively acidity drives the finish. Tightly wound for a second wine, with serious acidity. Tasted non-blind. —J.M.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/25/2011

Le Petit Lion de Marquis de Las Cases - The official second wine of Chateau Leoville Las Cases offers sweet cassis and blackberry with bitter chocolate, medium/full body and juicy cabernet in the finish. 88-90 Pts

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/19/2011

Very healthy dark crimson. Broad and fragrant. Seems quite friendly on the nose immediately after the Potensac! Quite polished. Las Cases Lite, and all the more approachable for it. Though just a little lacking density and potential. Drink 2016-2024

Wine Enthusiast

90-92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/8/2011

This wine of Léoville Las Cases has structure and solid tannins. It is chunky, but melds into ripe and black fruit. A fine second wine, ready to drink in 4-5 years.-R.V.