Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien 2019

“What is essential is invisible to the eye”

“The 2019 Léoville Poyferré is showing very well in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of crème de cassis and wild berries mingled with notions of licorice, loamy soil, cigar wrapper and smoke. Full-bodied, velvety and polished, it's broad and enveloping, with an ample core of fruit, ripe tannins and succulent acids, concluding with a long, precise finish. Invariably the most sumptuous of the three Léovilles, featuring some 35% Merlot, the 2019 is a terrific effort that will offer a wide drinking window.” - Wine Advocate 96

Jane Anson 97

Jancis Robinson 17,5 (drinking window 2029-2044)

James Suckling 95

Decanter 96

About The Winery

Château Léoville Poyferré is located in the Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc, about 45 km north-west of Bordeaux. The estate originates from the historic Léoville domain, one of the largest vineyards in the Médoc in the 17th century. After the French Revolution the original property was divided, and part of it became the estate known as Léoville Poyferré, named after Baron Jean-Marie de Poyferré de Cère. The château was officially established as an independent property in 1840. In 1920 the estate was purchased by the Cuvelier family, who still own it today. In the late 20th century Didier Cuvelier led a major renovation of the vineyards and winery, including large-scale vineyard replanting and modernization of the cellar. Château Léoville Poyferré is classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé) in the Bordeaux 1855 classification.

The estate has about 80 hectares of vineyards located on the gravel terraces typical for Saint-Julien. These deep Garonne gravel soils provide excellent drainage and allow the vines to develop deep root systems. The vineyard is planted mainly with Cabernet Sauvignon (around 65–68%) and Merlot (about 24–25%), with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot with an average vine age of 38 years. Vines are trained using the double Guyot system and vineyard work includes soil cultivation and the use of organic fertilizers. Grapes are harvested by hand and sorted twice before fermentation.

Vinification

Vinification is carried out by parcel and by grape variety. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, allowing each plot to be vinified separately. Part of the malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels. The wines are then aged for about 18–20 months in French oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new oak each year. This approach allows the estate to work precisely with individual vineyard parcels before the final blending.

On the nose, this 2019 reveals rich aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf and subtle spice from careful oak aging. The palate is full‑bodied and refined, offering concentrated flavors of dark fruit, mineral nuances and hints of espresso supported by firm, polished tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long and elegant, leaving lingering impressions of fruit, earth and refined oak.

Best served at cellar temperature and decanted before serving, Château Léoville‑Poyferré pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled steak, hearty game dishes and aged cheeses. Its blend of power and finesse makes it ideal for special dinners and refined wine occasions.

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