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 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.
At the head
The Château Manager
Sara LECOMPTE CUVELIER
Managing Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
80 ha
Geology
Terraces of Mindel gravel, sandy-clay subsoil
Grape Varieties
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Ageing
18 to 20 months
New barrels: 80%
Second wine
Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré
Contact
Château Léoville Poyferré
33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
