Château Léoville Poyferré 2024

The refinement and texture of an exceptional Saint-Julien wine

The estate

Founded in 1840, Château Léoville Poyferré is an essential estate in Saint-Julien. Spanning 80 hectares, it has belonged to the Cuvelier family since 1920 and has been managed by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier since 2018. Classified as a Second Grand Cru in 1855, it stands out for its exceptional terroir and environmental commitment, certified HVE 3 since 2017.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Léoville Poyferré covers 80 hectares in the heart of the Saint-Julien appellation. The vines, with an average age of 44 years, are planted on Mindel gravel terraces over a clay-sandy subsoil.

Vinification and aging

Hand-harvested in crates, the grapes are rigorously sorted to retain only berries of optimal quality. Parcel-specific vinification is conducted in temperature-controlled, conical stainless steel vats. Parcel selection, cold pre-fermentation maceration before alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation in new barrels. Aging for 18 to 20 months is carried out in French oak barrels (80% new, 20% one-wine barrels).

Blend

The blend of the 2024 Château Léoville Poyferré comprises 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.