CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE 750 ml

Description

Discover the storied legacy of Chateau Leoville Poyferre, born in 1840 from the split of the vast Leoville estate and honored as a Second Growth in the prestigious 1855 Classification. Since the Cuvelier family took ownership in 1920, with Didier Cuvelier leading since 1979, this Bordeaux red has embodied generations of dedication to excellence.

Picture a wine that captivates with its deep, vibrant hue and a silky smoothness that glides across the palate. It unfolds layers of finesse, striking a perfect harmony between power and grace, promising years of evolution in your cellar. This is a bottle for those who seek depth and refinement in every sip, ideal for savoring on special evenings or gifting to fellow enthusiasts.

Critics have showered it with acclaim, including 95 points from James Suckling for its finesse, depth, and notes of currant, blueberry, citrus, and vanilla amid creamy tannins. Jeb Dunnuck awards 95 points, praising the rich blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, tobacco, and chocolate flavors with an opulent texture. Wine Enthusiast also gives 95 points, highlighting the balanced tannins, luscious fruits, acidity, and aging prowess.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scores it 94+, noting the garnet-purple color, scents of violets, Black Forest cake, blueberry preserves, raspberry leaves, roses, cigar box, and earth, with a medium-bodied intensity and fine tannins. Decanter's 94 points celebrate the earthy nose, brambly fruit, lightness, delicacy, brushed tannins, and precise structure that blooms in the glass. Even Wine Spectator chimes in with 93 points for the warm richness of plum, fig, blackberry paste, cocoa, and graphite on a tarry finish.

At 13.50% ABV in a 750 ml bottle, this dry red from France's Bordeaux region stands as a testament to timeless quality. Whether you're building a collection or indulging tonight, Chateau Leoville Poyferre delivers complexity and elegance that lingers, making it a standout choice for discerning palates.

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