Red
2023
SAINT-JULIEN
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
THE CUVELIER FAMILY
Varietal Blend
62 % Cabernet Sauvignon
32 % Merlot
4 % Cabernet Franc
2 % Petit Verdot
Alcohol by volume
13,1°
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
60 ha
Average age of vines
Grape varieties
68 % Cabernet Sauvignon
24 % Merlot
6 % Cabernet Franc
2 % Petit Verdot
Soil type
Terraces of Mindel gravel, sandy-clay subsoil
Vineyard skills
Manual harvest into crates Manual sorting of whole bunches, then individual berry sorting by optical sorter
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
57,78 hls/ha
Vinification
Individual plot selections Bioprotection of the harvest with non-saccharomyces yeasts Pre-fermentation cold macerations (6 to 8 days) Alcoholic fermentations with selected yeasts Malolactic fermentations in new barrels
18 - 20 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 20% second fill) Traditional racking and egg white fining in barrel
Owner's words
Every vintage is unique. Every gesture forges its identity. Every decision reflects the exacting standards and dedication of our team. This quest for perfection and attention to detail are the foundations of our approach and played a crucial role last year. The challenges of climate and environmental change lead/shape us to rethink and adapt our practices. Keeping precision as our compass remains essential to maintaining the course of excellence and preserving the identity of Château Léoville Poyferré. The result of this meticulous work is a vintage whose generosity does not overshadow its nobility.