Château Léoville Poyferré

At the time of the French Revolution, Léoville was the largest wine estate in the Médoc. Following two successive divisions of the estate, three separate properties were created.

In 1826, Hugh Barton purchased a part which he named LEOVILLE BARTON.

In 1840, the remainder of the estate was divided into two: this was the birth of LEOVILLE POYFERRE. The third part became LEOVILLE LAS CASES.

When the famous classification of 1855 was drawn up, the three Léoville estates were attributed the title of Second Growth.

In 1920, the CUVELIER family, wine merchants from the department of Nord in France, purchased the château from the Lalande Lawton family. Since 1979, Didier CUVELIER has managed the estate.

Since the division in 1840, the château itself has been divided into two, and the Honor Court has been under joint ownership. This situation is unique among the cru classé of the Médoc.

The wines of Saint-Julien and those of Château Léoville Poyferré are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintages.

Thanks to its terroir, Léoville Poyferré displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins. The wine develops a sumptuous velvet quality in addition to plenty of elegance and finesse, altogether with a very great potential for aging.

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc