2013 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2. Cru Magnum

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Saint-Julien 2. Cru Rouge Magnum

1.5-liter Magnum bottle.

2013 Château Léoville Poyferré 2nd Grand Cru Classé.
2013 owes everything to the summer. Plot-by-plot harvesting and vinification in conical-shaped vats revealed the best of the terroir despite the atypical conditions of the vintage.
 
Blend:
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc.
 
Tasting notes/VertdeVin 92-93/100: "The nose is aromatic, finely powdery and offers a little power as well as a floral touch. There are notes of boysenberry, raspberry and more slightly cornflower, lily associated with fresh blueberry as well as discreet hints of almond, camphor/pepper, zan and a very discreet hint of tobacco. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, suavity, freshness, good definition as well as minerality. This wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy raspberry, juicy/pulpy cherry and more slightly juicy cassis associated with fine hints of lilac, cornflower, almond as well as a subtle hint of coffee (in the background ), varietal and cuben pepper on the finish. Good length".
 
Neil Martin tasting notes 90-92/100: "A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the Grand Vin, there is an almost Burgundy purity on the nose, evoking a sense of Vosne-Romanee! The palate is full-bodied for the vintage, very concentrated with layers of ripe, toasty black fruit. The acidity is well judged and there is good grip on the finish. Powerful and burly, this is a 2013 for those who do not want to compensate on fruit!".
 
Ratings:
Wine Enthusiast: 94/100.
 
Château Léoville Poyferré is committed to its impact on the environment. As a testament to their engagement, they joined a voluntary collective initiative that is particular to the wines of Bordeaux called an Environmental Management System (SME)* in 2016.
Château Léoville Poyferré is also certified HVE Level 3** since the 2017 vintage.