1982 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre Bordeaux - 750ml

1982 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre Bordeaux - 750ml

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1982 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre Bordeaux - 94 pts!

Château Léoville Poyferré is an estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc. It was rated a second growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, and was traditionally the softest of the three Léovilles. However, in the last few decades, the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine has gained weight and density.

The 80 hectares (198 acres) of vineyard are planted 65 percent to Cabernet Sauvignon with 25 percent Merlot, 8 percent Petit Verdot and 2 percent Cabernet Franc. The gravelly soils provide good drainage for the vines, which helps negate disease pressure and leads to concentrated fruit. In the winery, the grapes are cold-macerated for colour extract and aromatic purity, and fermented in stainless steel vats before aging. Château Léoville Poyferré is aged in oak barriques for 18-20 months, and the proportion of new oak has increased in the last few decades. It is now rated among the best of the appellation, but remains sensibly priced.


Product Details

Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 1982
Rating RP94
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location St Julien
Producer Leoville-Poyferre
Color Red
Wine Type Table

Winery Details

Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 1982
Rating RP94
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location St Julien
Producer Leoville-Poyferre
Color Red
Wine Type Table

Robert Parker

Rating RP94 - The 1982 Leoville-Poyferre possesses great concentration full body as well as considerable structure. A dense purple/plum color reveals some lightening at the rim. Terrific concentration hits the palate with mouth-searing levels of tannin. Full-bodied thick structured muscular and loaded with potential this 1982 requires another 5-6 years of cellaring. It should age effortlessly for another 25-30 years. Patience is required. RP

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