2024 Petit Lion Marquis Las Cases (St-Julien)

Slim and muscular, juicy, white pepper spice, a little overly austere compared to the wonderful 2022, 2016 and 2010 vintage of this wine, but still a great quality glass that slowly but surely stretches out. and invites you to enjoy. 25% new oak, 3.52 pH, 31 hl/ha, 5.1% press wine. Harvest 30 September to 9 October, Mikael Georges technical director, 31hl/ha yield. New cellars in operation (as of 2023, all gravity fed, and where 40 tanks now over 100 tanks of differing sizes). 90 points

The 2024 Le Petit Lion is soft, supple and easygoing, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next few years. Floral top notes and bright red/purplish fruit are nicely delineated. There`s very good balance here. The pliant, creamy finish is quite attractive. 89-91 points

The 2024 Le Petit Lion was raised for 14 months in 25% new oak barrels. The nose reveals a touch of undergrowth infused with mainly black fruit, as touches of melted tar develop with time. The palate is medium-bodied with insistent grip on the entry, quite fluid and harmonious towards the finish as the expressive Merlot imparts flesh. This is a capable Deuxieme Vin. 89-91 points