Leo Poyferre St Julien 2eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Leo Poyferre
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux — Saint‑Julien
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 26%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Petit Verdot 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores for the 2021 Léoville Poyferré — James Suckling 95–96, Vinous 93–94+, Decanter 93–95, Wine Advocate ~92–94, Wine Spectator ~91; widely praised for structure, balance and length

Tasting Note
Dark blackcurrant and black cherry with violet, pencil lead, licorice and cedar. Silky, ripe fruit core, lively acidity, powdery tannins and a savory, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef bulgogi, Cantonese-style roasted pork, rich Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation with malolactic conversion; aged 12–18 months in predominantly French oak (majority new), light fining and bottling after maturation.

Vineyard Info
Château Léoville Poyferré, a 2ème Cru classé of Saint‑Julien, owned by the Cuvelier family since 1921; noted for classic, refined Médoc blends and consistent quality.