Chateau Leoville-Las Cases Grand Vin de Leoville Saint-Julien 2015

LAS CASES 2015

AOC

Saint-Julien

TERROIR

The Grand Enclos de Las Cases is blessed with a very complex terroir. Mostly made up of Quaternary gravel on a sandy-gravelly and clayey-gravelly subsoil, we also find clays of varying depths and compactness, sometimes even outcropping. The proximity of the Gironde is responsible for this great diversity of soils, created over the geological periods by successive superimpositions. In addition, the river generates a very specific microclimate which allows the grapes to ripen very early and protects the vineyards from frost. This range of geological combinations influences the development of the vine and the constitution of the grapes. This incomparable terroir offers the great wine its unique personality.

VINTAGE 2015

The 2015 vintage began with the water tables nicely replenished. The particularly hot and sunny weather of early April set off a rapid and regular bud-burst. This exceptional homogeneity was to continue through the other stages of the vine s development this year. All the key stages proceeded in ideal conditions : the beautiful weather at the end of May and early June allowed the flowering to take place quickly and evenly for each of the different grape varieties. As this incredibly beautiful weather stayed with us, we observed a moderate hydric stress from mid-July, very beneficial at this stage for the synthesis of the polyphenol precursors. The welcome rainfall at the end of July and through early August arrived just in time to allow a quick and even colour change. From mid-August to harvest-time, the final ripening stages continued through alternating sunny periods and stormy rain showers. A mild month of September ensured the grapes maintained a wonderful aromatic freshness.

Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 85% Merlot 6% Cabernet Franc 9%

Harvest period Du 22 septembre au 9 octobre 2015

Alcohol degree : 13,80 %vol. - Total Acidity : 3,74 gH2SO4/l - pH : 3,70 - IPT : 76