Léoville Poyferré was originally part of the Léoville estate including Las Cases and Barton but by the time of the 1855 classification it was split with the part owned by the Poyferré family achieving the same second growth status as the other two Léovilles. It was bought by the Cuvelier family at the end of the 19th century although for much of the 20th century quality was poor. Things turned around when Didier Cuvelier took over in 1979 with much replanting, a new chai, and the assistance of top consultants such as Michel Rolland. Quality is now top rank with a rich, seductive style. Moulin Riche was the name of an estate incorporated into Poyferré that fulfilled the role of their second wine until recently, and today is more of a wine in its own right with Pavillon de Léoville-Poyferré being the second wine of both.
France
£337.50 /Medium-bodied
France
