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★ Vinous 91 • Wine Advocate 94

LEOVILLE POYFERRE 2008

2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Julien Bordeaux Red

€70,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In this 2008 vintage, the Léoville Poyferre displays an elegant maturity, where ripe fruit intertwines with notes of fine licorice and a subtle mineral touch. The structure is in place, offering a sensation of poise and a slender finish that promises beautiful evolution in the cellar.

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

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Vinous Tasting Note

(64% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 5% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot; from a yield of 43 hl/ha) Inky, glass-staining ruby. The nose initially showed weedy and smoky beef notes, then opened to reveal balsamic cocoa and spicy plum aromas. A rich, deep wine of considerable power and grip, with loads of plum and blackcurrant fruit flavor. Finishes long, with hints of cedar and truffle and very good grip. There's just a hint of youthfully harsh tannins at the back, but they will resolve with bottle age.

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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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