Château Léoville Poyferré CB Saint-Julien 2nd GCC AOP 2017

Château Léoville Poyferré 2017 is a red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation, the Médoc's second Grand Cru Classé, in Bordeaux. It combines aromas of red fruit with a spicy touch, on a balanced tannic structure. Crafted on the gravels of the left bank, it illustrates the classic style of the appellation.

Who produces Château Léoville Poyferré CB Saint-Julien 2è GCC AOP 2017?

Château Léoville Poyferré is one of the three châteaux resulting from the 19th-century division of the former Léoville estate, one of the largest crus in the Médoc under the Ancien Régime. Classified as a second Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, it ranks among the major properties of the Saint-Julien appellation.

On what terroir is Château Léoville Poyferré CB Saint-Julien 2è GCC AOP 2017 produced?

The Saint-Julien appellation extends across the left bank of the Gironde, in the heart of the Médoc, on slopes of Garonne gravels that favor the drainage and maturation of Cabernet Sauvignon, the dominant grape in the Bordeaux vineyard, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The estuary's temperate oceanic climate gives Saint-Julien wines a consistency of style, often described as a balance between the power of Pauillac and the finesse of Margaux.

What is the tasting profile of Château Léoville Poyferré CB Saint-Julien 2è GCC AOP 2017?

This 2017 Saint-Julien from Château Léoville Poyferré presents aromas of red fruit enhanced by a spicy note, on a balanced tannic structure that gives way to a certain suppleness on the palate.

What dishes pair with Château Léoville Poyferré CB Saint-Julien 2è GCC AOP 2017?

This Bordeaux red wine pairs with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, as well as aged hard cheeses. Its balanced structure also allows it to be paired with simpler dishes such as poultry in sauce.

At what temperature should Château Léoville Poyferré CB Saint-Julien 2è GCC AOP 2017 be served?

It is ideally served between 16 and 18°C, after aeration in a decanter. The Grand Crus Classés of Saint-Julien generally have an aging potential of fifteen to twenty-five years after their vintage, allowing for prolonged storage for this 2017.