| Region of Production: | Saint-Julien AOP |
| Winery Location: | Saint-Julien |
| Year Established: | 1840 |
| Classification: | second growth, Médoc 1855 |
Vineyard Holdings
80 ha of château vineyards and the 20-ha Moulin Riche parcel.
- 65% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 25% Merlot
- 8% Petit Verdot
- 2% Cabernet Franc
Top Wines Produced & Inaugural Vintages
- Château Léoville-Poyferré
- Le Pavillon de Léoville-Poyferré
- Le Château Moulin-Riche: A separate wine produced from a separate vineyard, this was classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 1932. Inaugural vintage 1920.
Average Total Production
- 380,000 bottles
Summary
Part of the original Léoville domain established in 1638, Château Léoville-Poyferré splintered from the Marquis de Las-Cases’ holdings in 1840. Divided by the marriage of the marquis’ sister to the Baron de Poyferré, the property was eventually acquired by its current owners, the Cuvelier family, in 1920. Today, Didier Cuvelier manages the property, employing Michel Rolland as consultant.
Style & Vinification Techniques
Château Léoville-Poyferré is the most hedonistic, opulent, and modern wine of the three Léovilles.
Producer Website: Château Léoville-Poyferré