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LEOVILLE POYFERRE 1979

2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Julien Bordeaux Red

€75,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

Leoville Poyferre 1979 reveals remarkable elegance, where the maturity of the vintage has chiseled an aromatic expression of great subtlety. Aromas of fresh blackberry and fine licorice mingle with a discreet mineral touch, while the palate, with beautiful fullness, evolves toward a slender finish. This wine, built with finesse, promises great longevity, revealing tertiary nuances of fine leather and undergrowth.

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Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

Vinous Tasting Note

The 1979 Léoville-Poyferré has a volatile nose with meat juices, roasted chestnut and espresso. Gamey on the palate, it just hangs together with more body than I anticipated, though there is a bitterness on the finish that is unappealing. It is simply past its best. Tasted at the vertical tasting with Didier Cuvelier in 2009.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Léoville Poyferré, a Second Grand Cru Classé, is a jewel of the Saint-Julien appellation in the heart of the Médoc. Its history is intertwined with that of the great Léoville estate, of which it was once a part. The Cuvelier family, owners for several generations, has breathed new life into the estate, propelling this cru to qualitative heights. Today, Sara Lecompte Cuvelier manages the family estate with passion, dedicated to revealing the unique expression of this exceptional terroir. The wines of Léoville Poyferré are distinguished by their aromatic richness and balance, offering a consistently high-quality tasting experience. One discovers aromas of ripe black fruits, delicately roasted notes, and a velvety texture on the palate. Le Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré offers a different interpretation of the terroir, while Château Moulin Riche completes the range. A fine illustration of the excellence of Saint-Julien wines, whose history tells us that in the 18th century, the Marquis de Léoville hosted the greatest personalities of the era at his table, a testament to the prestige of his wines. The estate notably works with appellations such as Second Growths, which consistently extend its signature.

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