With origins dating back to 1638, Saint Julien's expansive Leoville estate was the largest vineyard in all the Medoc at the time of the French Revolution. After various successions and changes, the estate was eventually divided into the three Leoville properties we know today: Leoville-Las-Cases, Leoville-Barton, and Leoville-Poyferre, established in 1840. The outstanding quality of Leoville Poyferre wines gained early recognition when it was ranked second growth in the 1855 Classification.

The various divisions throughout the history of the estate have split the vineyards of Leoville-Poyferre into five large areas. They include all the main types of gravely, well-drained soils present in Saint Julien and a balanced environment for the vines. This diversity contributes to the wines magnitude and complexity.

Chateau Leoville-Poyferre was most recently acquired in 1920 by the Cuvelier family. Didier Cuvelier has presided over the destiny of this gem since 1979. Chateau Moulin-Riche (from a specific terroir) and Pavillon de Leoville-Poyferre (from younger plots of vines) are also produced at the estate.

Chateau Leoville-Poyferre is elegant, finely balanced and complex with intense color, velvety texture and excellent aging potential.

The 2015 Leoville-Poyferre is a remarkable Bordeaux blend from the esteemed St Julien region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a testament to the skill and expertise of the Leoville-Poyferre producer, showcasing the exceptional quality of the vintage. With a deep garnet-purple color, this wine is visually striking and invites anticipation for what lies within.

On the nose, the 2015 Leoville-Poyferre offers a captivating bouquet of grilled meats, baked plums, crème de cassis, and baker's chocolate. These aromas are further enhanced by subtle nuances of dusty soil, iron ore, and bay leaves, adding depth and complexity to the wine's profile.

Medium to full-bodied, this wine is muscular and firm on the palate, reminiscent of a well-built brick house. The mineral-tinged finish lingers, leaving a lasting impression. The structure and tannins suggest that this wine has excellent aging potential, promising further development and refinement with time.

Renowned wine critic Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine an impressive score of 94, praising its firmness, muscularity, and mineral character. Wine Spectator also recognized the wine's exotic fruit profile, noting flavors of dark plum cake, blueberry reduction, and açaí berry. They awarded it a score of 95 and suggested that it will reach its peak between 2022 and 2040.

Wine critic Jeff Leve gave this wine a score of 97, emphasizing its lush texture and waves of sweet, dark fruits. He also highlighted the wine's complexity and endnotes of blackberry, dark chocolate, licorice, and tobacco. Jeb Dunnuck echoed these sentiments, awarding the wine a score of 97 and comparing it to the opulent 2003 vintage.

James Suckling described the wine as rich and intense, with flavors of blackberries, tar, spices, black tea, and blueberries. He awarded it a score of 96 and recommended drinking it in 2023. Vinous also praised this wine, awarding it a score of 95 and noting its fruit intensity, swagger, and weight on the palate.

Other notable critics, including Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Jane Anson, all awarded this wine scores of 96. They praised its ultrarich concentration, balanced acidity, fine tannins, and elegant finish. Decanter specifically highlighted the wine's sumptuousness, precision, and appealing stony, mineral textured aftertaste.

Overall, the 2015 Leoville-Poyferre is a standout wine that showcases the best of the St Julien region and the exceptional 2015 vintage. With its incredible depth, complexity, and aging potential, this wine is a true gem that will continue to evolve and impress for years to come.