Pavillon de Leoville Poyferre

A Second Wine from Saint-Julien that is both fresh and expressive

The property
Ranked Second Cru of the Médoc in 1855, the Château Léoville Poyferré has its origins in the early 17th century. Located on the left bank of Bordeaux, in the heart of the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation, this emblematic estate is rigorously and passionately managed by the Cuvelier family. Bordered by famous neighbors such as Pichon Baron and Léoville Las Cases, the vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir made up of Garonne gravel soils, which are not very fertile but perfectly suited to quality viticulture. The parcel-by-parcel vinifications, followed by the renowned oenologist Michel Rolland, aim to subtly reveal the identity of each grape variety and each plot. The wines from the estate seduce with their harmony, their aromatic depth and their controlled power.

The vineyard
This Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré, Second Wine from this Saint-Julien estate, comes from a 60-hectare vineyard. The vines, with an average age of 44 years, take root in Mindel gravel terraces resting on a subsoil mixing clay and sand, providing the vine with balance and complexity.

Vinification and aging
Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo a double sorting, first by hand and then by optical sorting berry by berry. The vinification, carried out parcel by parcel, takes place in stainless steel vats. The alcoholic fermentation is initiated with selected yeasts. The wine is then aged for 18 months in two-wine barrels, guaranteeing discreet and elegant woodiness.