Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Poyferre
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Widely acclaimed: Vinous/Neal Martin 97, Jeb Dunnuck 95–98/98+, The Wine Independent 97, Robert Parker (WA) c. 94+, James Suckling 96; multiple top-90s/97+ scores from major critics

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet and graphite with cedar, dark chocolate and spice. Medium–full-bodied, silky yet firm tannins, concentrated fruit and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef with moderate spice.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification—temperature-controlled fermentations, maceration and élevage ~18–20 months in French oak (c.80% new). Harvested mid–late September, bottled following élevage.

Vineyard Info
Château Léoville Poyferré, a classified 2ème Cru (1855) in Saint-Julien; long Cuvelier family ownership and estate history, consultant Michel Rolland; winemaking led by Isabelle Davin.