{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-poyferre-saint-julien-1990","title":"Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint-Julien 1990","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Advocate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A legendary 1990 from a Second Growth that the Wine Advocate described as a St.-Julien with a Pomerol texture and allure, now at full maturity after more than 35 years. It is fleshy, opulent and far more evolved than its two famous Léoville neighbours, with smoke, crème de cassis and flowers. Cabernet Sauvignon gives it structure, while Merlot adds the plush, velvety heart that makes it so seductive. It is a rare chance to drink a great Bordeaux vintage at its peak, with roast lamb, beef or a mushroom dish. Decant it carefully off any sediment and serve it just below room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePlum and garnet in colour, now softened at the rim. The nose is gorgeous and evolved, with smoke, charcoal, crème de cassis and flowers, plus vivacious black and red fruit, sage, cedar and light rolled tobacco. The palate is fleshy and opulent, with ripe plum, tobacco, earth and velvety tannins, and the wine shows real poise and elegance. The finish is long and savoury. Drinking beautifully now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e97 Points - Wine Advocate (1990 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"a St.-Julien with a Pomerol texture and allure\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e96 Points - Decanter (1990 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e95 Points - Vinous (1990 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Real poise and elegance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Poyferré is a Second Growth of Saint-Julien, born from the great Léoville domain, which was divided in the 19th century, with the Poyferré share taking its name in 1840 from Baron Jean-Marie de Poyferré. It has been in the hands of the Cuvelier family since 1920, and Didier Cuvelier raised its quality from the 1970s. Today it is run by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier, who has led it since 2018. The vineyard has been certified High Environmental Value (HVE Level 3) since the 2017 vintage, and the gravel terraces are ploughed rather than treated with herbicides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Passion des Terroirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62418026627459,"sku":"PDT17590","price":459.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/ChateauLeovillePoyferreSaint-Julien.png?v=1790865451","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/chateau-leoville-poyferre-saint-julien-1990","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}