Chateau Léoville Poyferré

Saint-Julien

2ème Grand Cru Classé

last update : Sunday 04 December 2011

The third Léoville, Léoville Poyferré, was separated from Las Cases in 1840. Owned by the Cuvelier family (Bordeaux shippers) since 1920, the vineyard consists of 4 large plots with a total surface area of 80 hectares.

The terroir is composed of glacial gravel on a limestone plateau.

Significant renovation work was carried out over a 20 year period, and Léoville Poyferré now benefits from modern winemaking facilities in keeping with the estate's ambitions.

The whole vineyard was gradually replanted starting in the late 70s. The percentage of Merlot was reduced by half, and Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot were introduced. These changes make for a stronger wine with increased depth.

In the Bottle

Previously among the "good average" châteaux of Saint-Julien, Léoville Poyferré has made a remarkable leap in quality since 2000.

Thanks to advice from enologist Michel Rolland, the estate's latest vintages are more complex, rich and expressive. They qualify Poyferré as one of the best wines in the appellation.

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WINE PRODUCED BY THE ESTATE

Léoville Poyferré, Château Moulin Riche

COMPARISON WITH AOC - SAINT-JULIEN

Vintage	Absolute score	Relative score to the Appellation	Standard deviation

2009	94.7	101.8	1.91
2008	92.7	101.8	1.58
2007	91.4	101.5	1.32
2006	91.8	101.4	1.84
2005	90.9	102.2	4
2004	89.6	102.8	3.11
2003	89.2	101.9	3.74
2002	87.4	99.9	5.11
2001	86.1	100.2	4.99
2000	87.1	99.3	3.14
1999	86.3	99.4	3.49
1998	87.1	99.2	2.84
1997	87.0	100.2	3.68

TASTING NOTES

Alain Bringolf - 05/2004

Smooth bouquet, although rather oaky, with red fruit overtones.
Elegant structure on the palate with well-focused, juicy fruit and crisp tannin. Beautiful balance, but rather average length.
An enjoyable wine, but lacks punch.