1961 Château Léoville-Las Cases - Saint-Julien 2ème Grand...

1961 Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis Las Cases. 2de grand cru classe. Level: high shoulder. Capsule: excellent. Label: good. The label style, neck collar from the historical merchant Cruse, and glass shape perfectly align with standard Left Bank bottlings from the 1960s. Label Artwork: Features the estate’s famous stone gateway topped with a lion statue, which guards the entrance to the historic Clos vineyard bordering Pauillac. The year 1961 is widely considered one of the greatest vintages in the history of Bordeaux. Because of ideal, low-yielding growing conditions that year, the fruit produced incredibly concentrated, structurally powerful wines. Even after decades of aging, well-preserved bottles of the 1961 Las Cases are highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts. Collector Insights & Market Value: Depending entirely on its storage history, condition, and provenance, individual 750ml bottles of this vintage generally command high prices at specialized auctions and fine wine merchant. Tasting Notes & Profile: Experts like Neal Martin have rated this vintage incredibly highly (up to 95–97 points). It is celebrated for a refined bouquet of dried red fruits, cedar, sweet tobacco, and a classic silky texture. The "Cruse" Collar: The crescent paper label at the top neck indicates it was imported or distributed by Cruse, a very prominent historic Bordeaux merchant house (négociant). This adds an extra layer of mid-century authenticity to the bottle's story.

Estimación:€161

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