Appellation: AOC Saint-Julien (Bordeaux region, left bank)
 
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Merlot (34%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Petit Verdot (6%)
 
Terroir: Terraces of Mindel gravel and sandy-clay subsoil.
 
Farming: Sustainable (including some organic practices)
 
Aromatics: Perfumed, floral wine, filled with black berries and subtle oak spices
 
Palate: The 2019 Pavillon de Léoville-Poyferré is fabulous. Rich, sensual and inviting, the Pavillon wraps around the palate with soft curves, silky tannins and exceptional balance. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this wine. And why wait? The 2019 is primed to deliver immense pleasure today. Bright red-toned fruit and lifted floral notes linger on the soft, caressing finish. Since 2019, the Pavillon has been a true second wine of Léoville-Poyferré. (Vinous)
 
About the wine: Average age of the vineyard 39 years old. Manual harvest into crates. Manual sorting of whole bunches, then individual berry selection by optical sorter. Partial plot selections. 18 months in French oak barrels, all second fill.
 
When to drink: Aging potential, decant and drink now or 8-10 years after vintage.
 
Service: 15 to 16 degrees C in Bordeaux glass.
 
Food match: Grilled meat or grilled tuna, beef stew or a quality home made burger.
 
Press:
93 – Jeb Dunnuck
93 – Decanter
92 – Antonio Galloni
91 - Alexandre Ma
91 – Yves Beck
91 – Jane Anson
90 – Jeff Leve
90 – Chris Kissack
90 – Neal Martin
88 – William Kelley