Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2018, Saint-Julien 750ml

Chateau Leoville Poyferre is located in the Saint Julien production area. The Bordeaux wines in 1855 were rated as a second-class winery. The history of Chateau Leoville Poyferre can be traced back to 1638, when Château Léoville was the largest winery in the Médoc region. Chateau Leoville Poyferre was originally one of the three lion (Leoville) manors. The manor was split in 1769. Its brother manors are Chateau Leoville Barton and Chateau Leoville Las Cases.

During the French Revolution, the owner fled and was confiscated. A quarter of the winery was sold and became Chateau Leoville Barton. The remaining three quarters are kept in the hands of the family, and the owner's son Pierre-Jean inherits most of the remaining winery. A small part is given to his sister Jeanne. Later, Jeanne's daughter married Baron Jean-Marie de Poyferre and became the Chateau Leoville Poyferre. In 1866, he was forced to sell because of his son's error investment. After the change of ownership several times, it was acquired by the Cuvelier family after the end of the First World War. It was purchased by Didier Cuvelier in 1978, introducing a large number of modern equipment, repairing and rebuilding the wine cellar, building a groundwater storage room, adding a large number of new oak barrels, and improving the quality of the wine.

Chateau Leoville Poyferre used to plant Merlot grapes. Since Didier Cuvelier took over, the winery has begun to plant a large number of Cabernet Sauvignon, which accounts for about 65% of the area. In addition, 25% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc are planted. The vineyard covers an area of ​​80 hectares, the planting density is 8,500 plants/ha, the average yield is 8,750 liters/ha, and the average age of the vines is 35 years. This high-quality vineyard treasure has a relatively high proportion of old vine vines, which makes the winery of the winery full of unlimited potential. The winery hired the famous "flying winemaker" Michel Rolland as its winemaking consultant. The old vintage wines of Castel Rombeau Fei contain a variety of complex and unique aromas of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries. The acidity, alcohol content and tannins of the wine can reach a perfect balance. The wine texture is gorgeous and soft, and it is particularly elegant and delicate. Very superior aging potential!

===============

An iconic Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien, the prestigious Château Léoville Poyferré has achieved great success with its exceptional 2018 vintage, one that combines the power of 2016 and the elegance of 2010.

A vintage marked by extreme climatic contrasts, 2018 nevertheless allowed each grape variety and each plot to express itself in the blend of the Château Léoville Poyferré Grand Vin. The grape harvest began on September 20th and finished on October 12th, carried out under calm climatic conditions, and yielding perfectly ripe fruit.

Made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (3%), the Château Léoville Poyferré 2018 was matured in oak barrels (80% new oak) for 18 to 20 months. Offering a pure expression of the Saint-Julien terroir, the Château Léoville Poyferré 2018 seduces with its power, structure and aromatic complexity. A magnificent Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé that is elegant and balanced, with an exceptional ageing potential.