Red Wines Winecom | 2010 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre Magnum

Description

The Château Léoville Poyferré From Saint Julien Is A Real Highlight. Many Connoisseurs Claim That The Estate Has The Best Soils In Saint Julien. After A Period Of Weakness In The 70S, The Estate Is Now Back At The Absolute Top. Didier Cuvelier, The Owner And Manager Of The Estate, Put Enormous Sums Into The Cellar, Vineyards And Equipment Since 1979. Cuvelier Hired Michel Rolland As Oenologist. 80 Of A Total Of 95 Hectares Are Under Vines. 58% Of Them Are Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc And 9% Petit Verdot. Aging Takes Place In 80% New Barriques. Robert Parker 95-98 Rene Gabriel 19.0 Neal Martin 93-95 Winespectator 92-95 Decanter 18.5 Wineenthusiast 95-97 Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc Taste: Dryalcohol Content: 14% Vol.