Powerful, concentrated, and age-worthy Second Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien
"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. 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.”
-Inside Bordeaux – Jane Anson : 97 (17.02.2023)
- Blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
- 18 months in French oak barrels( 80% new oak)
- Jancis Robinson 17 /20 points
- Wine Enthusiast 95/100 points
- 96-97 points - La Revue du Vin France
Cellaring: Drink now to 2045
STORY BEHIND THE WINE
Is there a more symbolic vintage for the Cuvelier Family than the one that bookmarks the centennial anniversary of their ownership of this Second Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien? For Sara Lecompte Cuvelier, fourth generation to be at the helm of the domain, this historic vintage deserved to be encapsulated in a special bottle to commemorate this significant milestone.
Château Léovillé Poyferré of the St. Julien appellation belongs to the elite of Bordeaux Grands Crus (Second Growth) .The estate has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 1920 and is currently managed by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier. The estate is one of the most consistently high-quality producers in the region since legendary wine consultant Michel Rolland came on-board in 1995.
