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Notes
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| "The château has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 1920. Rigorous work from the vine to the bottle allows the exceptional character of the Saint-Julien terroir to be revealed. Intense color, balance, elegance, finesse, velvety texture, and complexity are constant in all vintages." —winemaker
Blend: 62.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2.5% Cabernet Franc
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Critics' Notes
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| "The wine out distances both Leoville Las Cases and Leoville Barton, but all three of them are compelling efforts. Full-bodied, dense purple in color, with floral notes intermixed with blackberries, cassis, graphite and spring flowers, this full-bodied, legendary effort is long and opulent, with wonderfully abundant yet sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate and a thrilling, nearly one-minute finish. This spectacular effort from Poyferre that should drink well for 30+ years." —Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
"A wine of architectural strength and classical proportions, this has straight lines that mark the packed, concentrated fruits, which are sustained by its tannins. This is certainly the best wine that Léoville-Poyferré has produced, sumptuous while so finely structured." —Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
"Wow. Very intense and aromatic nose with crushed currants and blueberries with hints of nuts and dried flowers. Full body, with very refined tannins and a lovely undercurrent of fruit. Balanced and juicy. Better in 2018." —James Suckling
"Features a coating of warm cocoa, with notes of solid currant paste, steeped fig and blackberry fruit. The pastis- and graphite-filled finish pumps along, revealing a well-embedded structure that should soften in the cellar. Best from 2015 through 2030." —James Molesworth, Wine Spectator
"Opaque inky-purple. Fruit-driven aromas of plum jam, smoky black cherry and chocolate-covered blackcurrant. Then increasingly austere and tough on the palate, with black fruit flavors hidden beneath a thick coating of oak. The long finish features clove, vanilla and underbrush nuances. This massive Leoville Poyferre will need plenty of time to shed its tannic cloak, but appears to possess enough fruit beneath its oaky veneer." —Ian D'Agata, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar |
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Customer Ratings
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Food Suggestions
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| Attributes |
Meat |
Cheese |
Other |
| Bordeaux | beef, lamb, grilled veal, game, grilled turkey | Camembert, Edam, Emmental, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Reblochon, Roquefort | rich sauces |
| Cabernet Franc | chicken, veal, ham, pork or grilled meats | Bleu, Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Fontina, goat cheese, Gorgonzola or Swiss | tomato based sauces, basil or curries |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | red meat, game, lamb, mild red meat, or stews | Camembert, Cheddar, Colby, Danish Blue, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Parmesan, Blue Cheese, or Roquefort | meat stocks, mustard, or pepper |
| Merlot | red meat, game, lamb, mild red meat or stews | Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Jarlsberg or Paremesan | tomato based sauces or garlic |
| Petit Verdot | | sheep and blue cheeses | |
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