2022 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien

"One of the Most Opulent and Flamboyant Wines in 2022"~100 JD "Mind-Blowing. One of the Best for a Long Time ~99 JS “Leoville Poyferré Is Now at the Top of Its Game” ~Decanter "A New Paradigm for Bordeaux" ~95 Vintage WS Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine "Léoville Poyferré is now at the top of its game" ~Decanter The history of Léoville dates back to 1638, recounting the complex tale of men and women, family inheritances, and property divisions. Leoville Poyferre was one of the first Chateaux in Bordeaux to begin producing wine in the Medoc, along with Chateau Margaux and Chateau Latour. In 1855, Château Léoville Poyferré became a Second Grand Cru Classé. When owner Alexandre de Gascq died Chateau Leoville was one of the biggest estates in Bordeaux at 200 hectares. The estate was divided among his children, his son Pierre Jean de Las Cases receiving a share which ultimately became Chateau Leoville Las Cases. A portion of Chateau Leoville Las Cases was sold to th