Château Léoville Poyferré - Château Léoville Poyferré - 1979 - Saint Julien

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Red wine

Description

The deep ruby ​​color evolves into slightly brick-red hues.

On the nose, it offers a beautiful aromatic complexity. Notes of ripe black fruits, such as blackcurrant and blackberry, mingle with more evolved aromas of leather, tobacco, spices, as well as hints of undergrowth and mushroom. Its development has also brought notes of leather and licorice, with a slight hint of cigar box. It is both elegant and mature, yet without losing its freshness.

The palate is very refined, with melted and perfectly integrated tannins. The structure is still present, although the tannins are softer after several decades of maturation. The wine is full-bodied, with a velvety texture, and a beautiful persistence on the finish, revealing complex aromas of ripe fruit, cocoa, and sweet spices. The length is remarkable, with a beautiful balance between acidity and richness.

Additional informations

World icon Country :  France
Pin icon Regions :  Bordeaux
Glass icon Appellation :  Saint Julien
Sugar icon Sugar level :  Dry wine
Grappe icon Grape variety :  Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Cultivation icon Type of culture :  Conventional

Know a bit more about the domain

Originally, the Léoville Poyferré vineyards formed a single estate with those of Léoville Las Cases and Léoville Barton, created in 1638 by Jean de Moytié. The wine quickly became renowned in the 18th century thanks to Blaise-Alexandre de Gasq, who owned it from 1740. After the Revolution, the estate was divided among four heirs, one of whom, the Marquis de Las Cases, lost his share to the state. This parcel would become Léoville Barton. In 1840, Jeanne de Poyferré inherited the estate, which took the name Léoville Poyferré. During the 1855 classification, it was recognized as a Second Grand Cru Classé. After several changes of ownership, the estate was acquired in 1920 by the Cuvelier family, now headed by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier. The château and its courtyard are shared with Léoville Las Cases. Since 2009, Château Moulin Riche, formerly the second wine, has become a cru in its own right, while Pavillon de Poyferré is now the second wine of both estates. Innovation and the use of new oak for aging have allowed the wine to develop great complexity and remarkable depth.

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