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.