Saint-Julien - Château Léoville Poyferré 2014
The domain
With origins dating back to the beginning of the 17th century, the Second Grand Cru Classé Château Léoville Poyferré is one of the most prestigious properties in the appellation Saint-Julien, on the Left Bank of the region of Bordeaux. Having entered the bosom of the Cuvelier family, Didier Cuvelier took over the reins of the Saint-Julien property in 1979, orchestrating the estate with a masterful hand.
From great terroirs are born great wines. With a vineyard bordering illustrious neighbors such as the Châteaux Latour, Pichon Baron And Leoville Las Cases, Château Léoville Poyferré has an extremely renowned terroir. Sitting on lean soils of Garonne gravel, the vine finds all the conditions conducive to its development for exceptional Crus
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Format : 75 cl |
Country: France |
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| Region: Bordeaux |
Cultivation: sustainable agriculture |
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| Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc |
Tasting: The 2014 Léoville-Poyferre was surprisingly withdrawn and tight on the nose (usually this is the most expressive and generous Léoville in its youth). The precision and concentration are intact, but it's brooding and sulphurous at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a firm structure, suggesting it's turned around from its opulent barrel presentation. Overall, this wine is perhaps a bit more austere and masculine from Didier Cuvelier, but that's not a criticism, just an observation. I would like to see a little more persistence on the finish, but the omens bode well for this mercurial and fascinating Léoville-Poyferre. I see it improving with bottle aging, hence the plus sign to my rating. |
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