Château Léoville Poyferré
Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien
Saint-Julien
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘18 Léoville Poyferré Saint-Julien.
Château Léoville Poyferré 2018 is a Saint-Julien red led by Cabernet Sauvignon from Mindel gravel terraces.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Léoville Poyferré's 2018 Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon should suggest cassis, plum and dark cherry, with cedar and herbs. The producer's stated blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, and its palate is expected to have firm tannins, ripe fruit and enough acidity for a balanced, measured feel. The drinking span reaches 2054, with peak years from 2027 to 2045. Expect a long finish of dark fruit, savory spice and a fine earthy note.
The 2018 vintage
Alternating humid and dry periods shaped the 2018 growing season before harvest from September 20 to October 12.
About Château Léoville Poyferré
The blend is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot from gravel terraces over sandy-clay subsoil.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast beef
A Cabernet-led Saint-Julien with complexity and balance has the structure for a simply seasoned roast.
Grilled lamb
Lamb's savory char gives a firm red blend a substantial counterpart without masking its balance.
Mushroom bordelaise
Earthy mushrooms and a restrained wine sauce draw out the wine's complexity while respecting its freshness.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Léoville Poyferré 2018?
It is a Cabernet-led Saint-Julien red from the estate's Mindel gravel terraces.
What is the 2018 blend?
It is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.
How was the 2018 season described?
The estate records alternating wet and dry conditions before a September 20 to October 12 harvest.
When should Léoville Poyferré 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2054. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2045. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.