Palate
Black cherry and cassis lead into pepper, cocoa, coffee, smoky and earthy nuances. Richer and more muscular than some Saint-Juliens, but with freshness and definition underneath.
Château Léoville Poyferré
Château Léoville Poyferré
2011
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux · France
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot
S$167
Monster Value candidate1
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A Second Growth (Deuxième Cru Classé) from Saint-Julien. The 2011 blend is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. The estate describes the vintage as combining intensity with generous fruit, while later assessments have highlighted its structure and longevity.
At a glance
- Producer
- Château Léoville Poyferré
- Country
- France
- Region / Appellation
- Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
- Vintage
- 2011
- Grape / Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot
- Type
- Red
- Bottle Size
- 750 ml
- Alcohol
- 13% ABV
What it’s like
Monster Notes
“Don't dismiss 2011 just because everybody talks about 2009 and 2010. Léoville Poyferré made a very good wine here. And that's the opportunity — you get a Second Growth Saint-Julien with proper pedigree at S$167. Give it some air, don't rush it. For me this is one of those bottles where the price makes you look twice.”
— Cellar Monster
Good with
- Roast duck
- Korean BBQ short ribs
- Yakiniku
- Black-pepper steak
- Lamb chops
Serving
- Serving temperature
- Around 17–18°C
- Decanting / breathing
- 2 hours recommended if drinking now.
- Drinking window
- Drink now or hold. It still has plenty of structure.
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