2022 Château Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé Magnum

Winery Château Léoville Poyferré

Château Léoville Poyferré is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Julien and is run by the Cuvelier family. The estate is known for its powerful, modern yet terroir-true style, with a focus on optimal ripeness, precision extraction, and careful oak integration. The vineyards are situated on deep, gravelly soils near the Gironde estuary, which contributes to structure, refinement, and longevity. Léoville Poyferré combines intensity with balance and is structurally among the top wines in Saint-Julien. More information about this winery can be found under the "Winery" tab.

Region and year 2022

The 2022 vintage in Saint-Julien was characterized by warmth and perfect phenolic ripeness. Thanks to the gravelly soils, the grapes retained freshness and structure. The result is a wine of enormous concentration, yet with clear tension and precision. The 2022 vintage is considered one of the great vintages of the past decade.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The vineyards consist primarily of deep Garonne gravel with a clay subsoil, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2022 blend is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supplemented by Merlot and small percentages of additional grape varieties, resulting in strength, aromatic depth, and refined structure.

Vinification and maturation

After meticulous selection, the plots are vinified separately. Maturation takes place in French oak barriques, a significant portion of which are new, providing structure, depth, and integration without overpowering the fruit. The style is powerful, yet always balanced.

Magnum size 1.5 liter

This 2022 is offered in a magnum (1.5 liter). A larger size matures more slowly and evenly, allowing the structure to develop more refinedly and the aromatic complexity to be preserved over time. For a wine with this concentration and aging potential, a magnum is a particularly suitable choice.

Color, smell and taste

Deep ruby red. The nose is intense and layered with aromas of fresh blackcurrant, blackberry, ink, and subtle notes of graphite and pencil shavings.

The palate is full and impressively structured, with a vertical build and a core of concentrated dark fruit. The tannins are powerful yet delicately integrated, providing balance and length. The finish is exceptionally long and precise, with lingering freshness and tension.

Drinking window and development

With 99 points, the 2022 Château Léoville Poyferré ranks among the absolute top vintages. Drinkable from 2028 onwards, it clearly shows potential for further development over the next 10 to 15 years. In magnum, this wine will age even longer and more harmoniously.

Summary of professional reviews

The 2022 Léoville Poyferré is described as one of the château's finest releases in a long time. With enormous depth, a powerful structure, and impressive verticality, it combines intense black fruit with graphite-like precision and an exceptionally long finish. A wine with excellent aging potential and undeniable class.

Wine-Food and Discount

If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers. In the "Food" tab, you'll find advice on what to consider for the perfect wine-food pairing and several dish suggestions from our Sommelier.