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97
DN
95
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1990 Château Léoville Poyferré

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The warm and dry 1990 growing season in Saint-Julien produced powerful and opulent wines. Aromas of blackcurrant, leather, and cedar are layered with hints of tobacco and earthy spices. The palate is full-bodied, with velvety tannins supporting dense fruit and a long, structured finish that reflects its exceptional aging potential.


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Robert Parker
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The Estate

Château Léoville Poyferré is a distinguished wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it has been owned by the Cuvelier family since 1920. The estate produces elegant and powerful wines, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Léoville Poyferré has gained particular acclaim in recent decades for its consistent quality and successful modernization efforts.

10123573297425 1990
1990
1990

Perfect Summer Shapes Depth

Warm, dry conditions through summer created perfect ripening conditions on Poyferré's deep gravel terraces. The estate's mature Cabernet vines thrived in the heat, producing concentrated fruit with perfect phenolic ripeness. The wine displays Saint-Julien refinement with cassis, tobacco, and crushed stones wrapped in plush, ripe tannins.

2000 Château Léoville Poyferré 2000
2000
2000

Opulent and Hitting Its Peak

2000 was warm and dry with ideal harvest conditions, producing ripe, expressive wines across Bordeaux. Léoville Poyferré’s blend of Cabernet and Merlot thrived, resulting in a plush, structured Saint-Julien. A legendary vintage for the estate.

10123573297425 2009
2009
2009

River Breeze Aids Balance

Early warmth and ideal flowering conditions set a remarkable tone across the estate's prime gravel slopes facing the Gironde. The property's river proximity moderated intense summer heat, allowing steady ripening in the old-vine Cabernet parcels. The wine shows black fruit density, gravelly minerality, and the refined power that marks Poyferré's distinct Saint-Julien style.

2020 Château Léoville Poyferré 2020
2020
2020

Warmth Yields Powerful Classic

The early-starting 2020 season at Poyferré saw warm conditions that required careful canopy management and irrigation control. The estate's varied soil composition, particularly the clay subsoils, proved essential in maintaining freshness during the summer heat. Early morning harvesting and gentle extraction preserved aromatic complexity while capturing the vintage's natural concentration.

2021 Château Léoville Poyferré 2021
2021
2021

Elegance Prevails Through Challenge

At Poyferré, the team faced multiple challenges including spring frost and sustained disease pressure throughout the season. The estate's well-draining gravel soils and proximity to the Gironde proved crucial during periodic rains, while meticulous sorting and careful extraction preserved the wine's classic character. Despite reduced yields, the team's precision viticulture maintained the estate's high standards.

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