Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint-Julien

The history of the estate, located in the northern part of the Saint-Julien appellation, dates back to 1638, when the first vines were planted on a gravelly hilltop. Following numerous divisions and successions, Château Léoville Poyferré came into existence in 1840 and was ranked a second great growth in the 1855 Médoc classification.

A STORY

In a few words

Originally from the Lille region, the Cuvelier family has worked in the wine industry for over 200 years.

 

Following their first steps as wine merchants, it took another century of expertise before they would acquire estates.

 

Won over by the Médoc after purchasing Château le Crock in 1903, the family then turned towards the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation, acquiring Châteaux Léoville Poyferré and Moulin Riche in 1920.

 

Today, a tight-knit team uses its expertise to shape the identity of Léoville Poyferré and produce irresistibly voluptuous wines with spellbinding charm.

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AT THE HEAD

Representatives of the Castle

Sara LECOMPTE CUVELIER

Managing Director

THE CHATEAU

Key numbers

Area

80 ha

Geology

Terraces of Mindel gravel, sandy-clay subsoil

Grape variety

61 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 % Merlot, 8 % Petit Verdot, 4 % Cabernet franc

Rearing

18 to 20 months

New barrels: 80%

Second wine

Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré

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