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Drink it now or cellar for up to 15-20 years. It is recommended to decant it for half an hour. Bordering some of the most prestigious Bordeaux estates such as Pichon Baron and Léoville Las Cases, Chateau Leoville Poyferre has a long history dating back to the early 17th century. The company, located in the Saint-Julien appellation, is owned by the Cuvelier family and is widely famous for the elegance of its wines. The vineyards benefit from a terroir renowned for its gravel soils of the Garonne, which guarantees ideal conditions for growing grapes. The practices in the cellar are followed by the famous winemaker Michel Rolland. Second wine of the famous Cru Classé Chateau Leoville Poyferre, the Pavillon is produced from the youngest vines. The blend includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. The result is a more accessible, fruity, and easy-drinking wine, which is aged in third-passage barrels for nine months. On the nose, the wine reveals a good elegance and fragrance with aromas of black currant and blackberry. On the palate, there is a good concentration and intensity of fruit, accompanied by a pleasant freshness. The wine is endowed with great balance, with fleshy and velvety tannins. It goes very well with red meat, lamb, and duck dishes.