2016 Chateau Leoville Poyferre - St. Julien (750ml)

Léoville-Poyferré is the largest of the three Léoville estates and, under the direction of Michel Rolland and the Cuvelier family, has become one of Saint-Julien's most consistently overachieving Second Growths. 2016 is widely regarded as one of the finest Left Bank vintages in a generation, and this wine shows it: a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend with real density and freshness in equal measure. Expect a deep, layered nose of blackcurrant, graphite, and cedar, with a full-bodied, richly structured palate, firm but polished tannins, and a long, precise finish. Built for the long haul — a serious cellar candidate from an exceptional vintage.