Château Léoville Poyferré - G.C.C. | St. Julien
Red wine | France, SAINT-JULIEN | 2018
Deep, silky and satiny in texture. The round mouthfeel tells of ripe fruit and generous alcohol but there is no trace of heat, and the balance is gorgeous. Great tannins, luscious black cherry, liquorice and dark chocolate on the palate.
€118.58
98.00
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
17-18 °C
Year
2018
Type
Red wine
Country
France
Vintage
2018
Storage (years)
> 10
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
SAINT-JULIEN
Grape varieties
Cabernet Franc (62%), Merlot (33%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Viticulture
Sustainable/HVE
Vinification
Once the grapes reach the cellar, they undergo a double selection (manually and on sorting tables) before being crushed. Each plot is vinified separately in one of the 57 thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Starting with the 2018 vintage, a non-saccharomyces yeast is added to the must to avoid the use of SO₂. Daily pump-overs of the skins promote optimal and uniform extraction. Finally, a meticulous blend is crafted, and the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Flavour profile
Taste profile
Complex with firm tannins
Food pairing
Game - large | Dishes with truffle | BBQ - ribs
About Ch. Léoville Poyferré
2018 bookmarks a new page in the history of Château Léoville Poyferré. Over the years, Didier Cuvelier contributed to the development of the property's international reputation. Sara Lecompte Cuvelier continues to pursue the family's quest for ultimate quality, while taking action to face today's environmental challenges.
