{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-poyferre-1998","title":"Château Léoville Poyferré 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68512750-9a40-800d-8b7f-f24c46cf19d9-0\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-68512750-9a40-800d-8b7f-f24c46cf19d9-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-348\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2bc7d696-bf9f-4a7b-af18-7a36d22c0f7b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Poyferré 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Poyferré\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998 | \u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth, 1855)\u003cbr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"279\"\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot\u003cbr data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010–2040+ | \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fqpvuy\" data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"428\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eThe 1998 Château Léoville Poyferré is a classic Saint-Julien from a vintage that produced structured and long-lived Left Bank wines. During the late 1990s, the estate was undergoing significant quality improvements under Didier Cuvelier and consultant Michel Rolland, leading to a richer and more polished style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eThe 1998 vintage combines maturity and refinement with the depth and structure characteristic of Léoville Poyferré. Now entering an excellent stage of development, it offers a balance of tertiary complexity and remaining fruit concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1857nbr\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of blackcurrant, dried plum, cedar, cigar box, leather, and graphite with hints of spice and forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with softened tannins and mature dark fruit flavours. Notes of tobacco, cocoa, earth, and subtle mineral character add depth and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and savoury, with lingering cedar and mature fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j3lacs\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eChâteau Léoville Poyferré is one of Saint-Julien’s most respected Second Growth estates. Known for producing wines that combine power with modern polish, the château has become one of the standout performers of the Médoc over the past several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13z8f5d\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled vats; aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels (high proportion new)\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~12.5–13% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully mature but capable of continued graceful evolution through 2040+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ti1y5t\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e– Roast lamb or beef\u003cbr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e– Venison\u003cbr data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003e– Duck dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e– Mushroom-based cuisine\u003cbr data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003e– Mature hard cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2133\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 6","offer_id":53879949295949,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0310.jpg?v=1778505854","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-leoville-poyferre-1998","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}