Chateau Leoville Poyferre AOC Saint Julien 75cl 2015

The 2015 Château Léoville Poyferré is an elegant, powerful, and highly balanced 2nd Grand Cru Classé, with complex aromas ranging from black fruits to licorice, and great aging potential.

Origin and Terroir

Located in Saint-Julien in the Bordeaux region, this iconic estate benefits from an exceptional terroir of Garonne gravels over clay-sand subsoils. The vines average 35 years old and grow on Mindel gravel terraces. The oceanic climate moderates the conditions for ripening the grapes, promoting finesse and elegance in the wine.

Blend and Vinification

The blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (around 65%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (3%) and other classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Plot-by-plot vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks is followed by long maceration and malolactic fermentation in barrels, with aging for 18 to 20 months in French barrels, 80% of which are new.

Description and Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby, dense and brilliant.

Nose: Intense and complex, with notes of black cherry, blackcurrant, licorice, toasted bread, vanilla, exotic spices, and nuances of chocolate, new leather, graphite, crushed stone 

Palate: Structured, rich and concentrated, with powerful tannins that are nevertheless silky and delicate. The texture is creamy, balanced by a beautiful freshness, with a long, aromatic and persistent finish 

Style: A delicious, opulent wine, both subtle and powerful, with a harmonious structure reminiscent of classic great Bordeaux vintages 

Aging Potential and Serving Suggestions
Optimal aging: Ideally drink between 2022 and 2030, with aging potential up to 2040-2050 to reveal all its complexity and finesse 

Recommended serving temperature: Between 16 and 18 °C, with decanting recommended for 1 to 2 hours to release the aromas 

Food and Wine Pairings
This powerful and refined wine pairs perfectly with grilled or braised red meats (rack of lamb, rib of beef), game, or rich dishes such as truffle risotto and mushroom-based dishes. Hard cheeses are also recommended 

The 2015 Château Léoville Poyferré is thus a benchmark wine of the Saint-Julien appellation, renowned for its elegance, aromatic complexity, and great aging potential, ideal for lovers of exceptional great Bordeaux wines.