Château Léoville Poyferré – Signature boxes for 100 years

Château Léoville Poyferré Celebrates 100 Years of Family Ownership with the Signature Case
Autumn 2020

A century after the acquisition of Château Léoville Poyferré, 2nd Grand Cru Classé 1855 in Saint-Julien, the Cuvelier Family offers wine enthusiasts the chance to discover 6 iconic vintages in a limited-edition case. While Sara Lecompte Cuvelier now oversees the family estates in Saint-Julien and Saint-Estèphe, the Signature Case pays tribute to the era of her cousin Didier Cuvelier, who dedicated the past four decades to developing the estate. The exceptional vintages in this case testify to the passage of time on the unique terroirs of an exceptional cru.

This “Signature” selection, produced in only 100 cases, offers a true immersion into the heart of the gravel terroirs characteristic of the Saint-Julien appellation.

Travel back in time to discover six exceptional vintages… from 1982 to 1996.

1982
A vintage that could be symbolized by a cornucopia, embodying richness and opulence. It was under these auspices that the team at Château Léoville Poyferré outlined the first grand vin for this special case.

1983
Marked by a fabulous Indian summer, this vintage stands shoulder to shoulder with its elder brother, showcasing a similarly generous style. The idyllic climate throughout the year made for happy vineyard workers.

1989
The radiant sun at the end of this decade crafted wines of exceptional quality with magnificent aging potential.

1990
This vintage, not overshadowed by its elder, shares the same sunny conditions as 1989 but has its own identity. Supple and rich, it dazzles with its bright black fruit flavors.

1995
A true blessing, this vintage reveals the sumptuous breadth of Saint-Julien. Benefiting from a renovated vat house that year, this harmonious wine embodies the true meaning of the expression “Grand Terroir”.

1996
A particularly remarkable vintage for late-ripening varieties in the Médoc. Shaped by the generous signature of the Château Léoville Poyferré team and the singular finesse characteristic of Saint-Julien, it is starting to reveal all its charm.