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★ Jeb Dunnuck 98 • Vinous 96 • James Suckling 96 • Wine Advocate 97

LEOVILLE POYFERRE 2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Julien Bordeaux rouge 2020

Bordeaux red Saint-Julien

€78,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

Leoville Poyferre 2020 asserts itself with beautiful energy, the vintage bringing a precise structure and vibrant fruit. The palate unfolds with notes of cedar, fine spices, and black cherry, all supported by a fresh framework and a discreet minerality. A wine full of promise, ideal for enjoying in its youth.

Format:
Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.8
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

98

Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The Grand Vin 2020 Château Léoville Poyferré, which is released in a stylish black bottle commemorating a century for the Cuvelier family, is reminiscent of the 2016 with its powerful, concentrated, yet vibrant and inward style. Pure crème de cassis, melted chocolate, loamy earth, graphite, and some spicy nuances all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a stacked mid-palate, nicely integrated oak, ripe tannins, and one hell of a great finish. This is another utterly brilliant wine from this team, which has been producing First Growth quality wines for many years now. The blend of the 2020 is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot, aged in 80% new barrels, hitting 13.58% natural alcohol and a pH of 3.81. It will benefit from just 5-7 years of bottle age and will evolve for 50 years or more if well stored. Bravo. Tasted multiple times with consistent results.

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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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