Pavillon De Leoville Poyferre 75cl

Appellation: Saint-Julien (Bordeaux, France)

Type: Red wine

Second wine of: Château Léoville Poyferré.

Grape varieties: Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The 2019 vintage lists 3% Cabernet Franc, 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. For the 2018 vintage, the composition is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 20% Petit Verdot.

Color: Dark, intense, and purple.

Nose: Intense, refined, and fragrant, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry)

Palate: Soft and delicate start, beautiful length, silky tannins.

Alcohol content: Generally around 13%.

Flavor profile: Fruity.

Food and wine pairings: White meats (pork, veal).

Serving temperature: 16°C-18°C

Aging potential: 2 to 5 years (depending on the vintage)

Aging: 18 to 20 months in two-wine barrels

Vinification: Plot selection, alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with selected yeasts.

Soil: Mindel gravel terraces, clay-sandy subsoil.