Château Léoville Poyferré 2016, Saint-Julien 2° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 97+
(€194.67 l)
Well-controlled, opulent aromas of black cherry, black plum, crème de cassis and violet. Beautifully balanced on the palate, with fine tannins and formidable acidity. A superb wine.
Winemaker and vineyard: Every great story takes root in a particular place, a kind of jewel that gives it all its soul. The story of Léoville Poyferré is rooted in one of the most intimate communal appellations of the Médoc: Saint-Julien. A true gem polished by the incessant waves of the Garonne, the soil of Saint-Julien has acquired its nobility over the centuries. Thus, under the impulse of nature, the 920 hectares of the appellation have become as many gardens with multiple profiles, but with a common thread: gravel. The proud standard of Saint-Julien, this diversity of gravel soils is at the origin of the richness of our terroir and offers us the most beautiful of palettes to compose our wines. leoville-poyferre.fr
Tasting: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Léoville Poyferré hits the ground running with intense cassis, violets, dark chocolate, menthol and fragrant earth notions complemented by nuances of cigar box and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is charged with energetic, super intense black fruit and floral layers, beautifully supported with super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness. This liquid is simply alive in the mouth, culminating in an epically long finish that will leave your mouth practically tingling. WOW! robertparker.com (30.11.2018)
Service: Serve at room temperature (16-18°C), to accompany duck fillets or a cheese platter.
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Data sheet
Volume | 0,75l |
Vintage | 2016 |
Alcohol | 13,5° |
Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 63%, Merlot 29%, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
Taste | Dry |
Producer | Château Léoville Poyferré, 38 rue de Saint-Julien, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, France |
Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |