Château Léoville Poyferré - Pavillon de Poyferré 2004 (2nd vin)
The younger and newest second wine from Château Léoville-Poyferré, succeeding Moulin Riche, is made from the estate’s youngest vines. It is an approachable wine best enjoyed young for its fruitiness and the suppleness typical of the Saint-Julien AOC.
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Eye
A beautiful, brilliant color with a deep garnet hue
Nose
subtle and delicate, with dominant notes of blackcurrant and blackberry
Palate
Very fruity, with great suppleness and balance, and velvety, full-bodied tannins
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink starting at
2008
Drink before
2009
Guard
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Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a lamb navarin, a tournedos, thin-sliced duck, or even a cheese platter: Bleu d'Auvergne, Saint-Nectaire, Beaufort...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The vineyard is situated in its prime location, directly across from the finest plots of Léoville-Las Cases and in line with those of Pichon-Longueville Baron. The wine perfectly reflects this location, consistently ranking among the most powerful, yet also the most complex and harmonious wines in the entire Médoc. A slightly higher percentage of Merlot than in the other two Léovilles contributes to its slightly rounder texture. Didier Cuvelier is semi-retired but, of course, continues to ensure the continuity of the excellence he has established. Pavillon-de-Poyferré, now the château’s true second wine, is improving, as is Moulin-Riche, which is now produced from its own specific vineyard block—much like Clos-du-Marquis in relation to Léoville’s grand vin.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Like the other two wines produced from the former Léoville estate, Poyferré—named after the Count of Poyferré, a member of a noble family from Armagnac who inherited the vineyard through his wife at the time of the division—benefits from a prime terroir. This 80-hectare estate spans the entire commune of Saint-Julien: to the east, near the Gironde River, there are brown gravel and pebbles; to the west, black sand. These assets have been showcased since 1979 by Didier Cuvelier, whose family—former wine merchants in Lille—acquired the property in 1920.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Since the late 1970s and the arrival of Didier Cuvelier, this Second Growth has been completely renovated. Many plots have been replanted, and the winemaking equipment has been modernized. The vines are now of a respectable age, and the estate is in the race for excellence within an appellation that boasts many strong contenders. The wines possess a vitality and richness that now place them at the top of the appellation. The terroir gives Poyferré’s wine its deep color, its full-bodied yet lively texture, its broad, spicy bouquet, and its aging potential.
Customer Rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. LUC P. Published on July 2, 2019
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Review by Mr. JACQUES F. Published on June 27, 2015
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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME G. Published on August 30, 2013
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Review by Mr. ANTOINE V. Published on April 17, 2013
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