Description

• Alcohol %: 12 - 14.4%
• Decant Time: 1-2 hours
• Taste: blackberry, black cherry, cedar, tobacco, truffle, smoke, licorice, earth, oak spice, ripe tannins, plush texture, long finish
• Food Matching: Grilled ribeye with jus, Roasted lamb with rosemary, Venison stew, Mushroom risotto or braised mushrooms, Aged cheddar or Comté, Duck with berry reduction
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 63%, Merlot : 25%, Petit Verdot : 7%, Cabernet Franc : 5%,

Tasting note

這瓶 1996 年分的波菲帶有典型聖朱利安的沉穩與深度：一開始是濃郁的黑色果實氣息，隨之而來的雪松、煙燻、菸草與些許甘草和松露土香。口感中段飽滿、圓潤而不笨重，單寧已趨成熟但仍給出結構感，酸度支撐整體節奏，餘韻細長且帶有香料與木頭的回味。 酒莊與田地：波菲為二級酒莊，屬 Cuvelier 家族經營，葡萄園分布於聖朱利安不同地塊，其中 20 公頃的 Moulin Riche 為一體成塊，平均植齡約 38 年，地塊多樣性為酒款帶來層次與風土特色。 釀造重點：採用兩次篩選（人工分揀再光學分揀），入窖前有約一週的低溫浸皮以提取香氣與色澤；發酵期間每日翻桶，成熟後於法國橡木桶中熟成約 18 個月，並在桶中完成蘋果酸轉化以換來更柔和穩定的口感。整體釀造張力與木桶使用非常注重與酒體的和諧，使果味與橡木香能相互融合。 建議飲用方式與搭配：醒酒約 1–2 小時，可讓松露與雪松等三級香氣漸次打開。建議搭配烤肋眼、香草烤羊、野味燉菜或陳年起司，享受肉類的鮮美與酒體的耐久回甘。

Vintage 1996 from Leoville Poyferre shows classic Saint-Julien poise — a dense core of black fruits framed by cedar, smoke, tobacco and discreet oak spice. On the nose: ripe black cherry and blackberry, a touch of licorice, mushroom/truffle earthiness and savory tobacco. The palate is medium‑to‑full, plush and richly extracted, with ripe, rounded tannins and balanced acidity that keep the wine lively. Time in the glass reveals more truffle and cedar, evolving toward a long, savory finish. Producer notes: A Second Growth estate owned by the Cuvelier family, Château Léoville Poyferré combines tradition and modern technique under the guidance of its winemaking team and consultants. The vineyard is dispersed across Saint‑Julien with distinctive blocks (notably the single 20‑hectare Moulin Riche block) that contribute to the wine’s layered character. Winemaking notes: Grapes are rigorously sorted (hand sorting followed by optical sorting), with pre‑fermentation cold maceration of about a week and daily pump‑overs during fermentation. The wine undergoes aging exclusively in French oak barrels for approximately 18 months, with malolactic fermentation in barrel to ensure suppleness and stability. The result is an oak‑integrated, refined style that balances power and finesse. Vineyard notes: Vines are planted across some 80 hectares in Saint‑Julien, with an average vine age around 38 years. Diverse soils and careful parcel management produce concentrated fruit with terroir-driven complexity. Serve slightly below room temperature after 1–2 hours decanting to let tertiary notes bloom. Ideal with charred red meats, game or mature cheeses.

Winery

波菲酒莊是聖朱利安的知名二級名莊，由 Cuvelier 家族經營，重視田間管理與分地塊風土。酒莊採嚴格分揀、適度浸皮與每天翻桶等手法，並以法國橡木桶長期熟成，追求果實濃郁與木質香的細緻融合，成就兼具力量與優雅的風格。

Château Léoville Poyferré is a historic Second Growth estate in Saint‑Julien, managed by the Cuvelier family. The domaine combines meticulous vineyard management across dispersed plots with careful cellar practices. The team emphasizes double sorting, thoughtful extraction and oak programs that produce wines showing both power and finesse. Vineyard average vine age and distinct blocks (including the single Moulin Riche block) contribute to consistency and complexity.