Chateau Leoville Poyferre 75cl

Château Léoville Poyferré 75cl is a 2nd Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, a typical blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, aged in new oak to reveal power and finesse over several decades

Appellation and classification
Appellation: Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Classification: 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855
Format: 75cl
Color: Red
Vineyard and grape varieties
Area: 95 hectares
Average age of vines: 25 years
Soils: Garonne gravels and wind-blown sands
Vineyard composition: Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 27%, Petit Verdot 1%, Cabernet Franc 8%
Viticulture: Reasoned, manual harvesting with double sorting (manual and optical)

Vinification and aging

Plot-by-plot vinification: Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with cold pre-fermentation maceration
Fermentation: Alcoholic with selected yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation
Aging: 18 months in oak barrels, 80% new, 20% one-year-old
Recommended serving temperature: around 17 °C
Aromatic profile and tasting
Nose: Notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), raspberry, spicy and grilled touches, chocolate and vanilla, light floral and woody nuances
Palate: Powerful and structured, fruity and elegant with silky tannins and beautiful minerality; long and harmonious finish 

Aging potential: Several decades, depending on the vintage and storage conditions

Notes and recognition
Tasting and reviews: Revue des Vins de France: 96-98/100, Vinous: 96-98/100, James Suckling: 96-97/100, other high scores highlighting power, finesse and complexity 

Château Léoville Poyferré 75cl is an iconic wine offering a perfect balance between concentration, aromatic complexity and aging capacity, ideal for lovers of Saint-Julien Bordeaux who seek both richness and elegance in a classic grand cru.