Parker about Château Léoville Poyferré 2022
The 2022 Léoville Poyferré has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas of crème de cassis, cherries, violets and creamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that's ripe but lively, with supple tannins and a long, vanillin-inflected finish. This year, the team began picking their Merlot comparatively early and didn't perform a saignée (tank bleed), given the natural concentration of the vintage, although it remains the most flamboyant and demonstrative of the three Léoville estates, seeing some 80% new oak with malolactic fermentation in barrique for the new barrels. It will be a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Suckling over Château Léoville Poyferré 2022
A very solid LP with black berry, black currant, crushed stone and lavender characters. Full and really well structured with a linear length to it. Focused and so polished. Thoughtful. 58% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 4% petit verdot.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Julien |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 34%, Petit Verdot 4%, Cabernet Franc 4% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Léoville-Poyferré, Le Bourg, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2028 - 2065 |
Parker Punkte | 94-96 |
Jahrgang | 2022 |
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Château Léoville Poyferré 2022

The 2022 Château Léoville Poyferré is an outstanding red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in the Bordeaux region. This vintage's blend consists of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot. It presents a deep crimson color in the glass. The bouquet unfolds intense aromas of cassis and various blueberries, accompanied by notes of violet, espresso, and mineral nuances. On the palate, the wine displays a full-bodied structure with opulent concentration and perfectly integrated, velvety tannins. The finish is long and complex. Wine critics rated this vintage highly: Jane Anson awarded it 96 points and recommended a drinking period of 2030 to 2050. The Château Léoville Poyferré 2022 embodies the elegance and finesse for which this house's wines are known and will delight lovers of classic Bordeaux wines.
Château Léoville Poyferré
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Château Léoville Poyferré is a renowned winery in the Bordeaux region of France, part of the coveted Saint-Julien appellation. With a rich history dating back to the 17th century and an astonishing terroir that forms the basis for exceptional wines, this estate is a true treasure for wine lovers around the world.
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