Château Léoville Poyferré
Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé)
4.8
Expert Rating
4.2
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien is a renowned Grand Cru Classé estate located in the heart of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. This historic property dates back to 1638. The vineyards are planted to a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot which are carefully tended to produce wines of exceptional quality. The wine displays notes of ripe dark fruit, spices, tobacco and cedar wood, with a long, elegant finish. It is a classic expression of the Saint-Julien terroir and will continue to improve with age.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé) is a deep and complex wine possessing a wonderful dark ruby color.On the nose, aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis and dark cherry are complemented by rich notes of tobacco, graphite, and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, the tannins are firm and well-structured, while the finish is long and persistent with a hint of dark chocolate. Overall, this is an elegant and powerful wine that is sure to please even the most discerning of palates.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2026
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Léoville Poyferré
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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