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MR. FRANÇOIS-LOUIS VUITTON Collection 2014 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-POYFERRÉ (SAINT-JULIEN GRAND CRU CLASSÉ)
Grand Cru Classé in 1855, the prestigious Château LéovillePoyferré is situated in the heart of the renowned Médoc region. As a superb embodiment of the Saint-Julien appellation, its elegant complexity serves to enhance its aristocratic splendour. Soil: Garonne gravel Area: 95 hectares Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc Vinegrowing: Debudding, early leaf removal, thinning, manual harvest, grapes selection, stemming, grape crushing Winemaking: Traditional winemaking in vats, temperature control, plots and varietals selection Aging: 16 months in casks of one or two years Tasting notes: The « Cuvée privée du Château Léoville-Poyferré 2014 » is a nice combinaison of balance, finesse and roundness. This wine is marked by the Petit Verdot which brings characteristic notes of warm spices.