2015 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Chateau Rauzan Gassies offered under the Matriarch label

offered under the Matriarch label

The wine offers aromas of blackcurrant

There’s even a subtle whisper of vanilla on the finish

Oak influence is subtle—just 40% new French—to allow terroir expression

The profile of the 2019 vintage is one that is balanced

2015 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Chateau Rauzan Gassies offered under the Matriarch labelWinemaker Notes Colour: deep and bright. Nose: beautiful aromatic complexity dominated by red fruits. Notes of cedar and spice are revealed upon aeration. Palate: The attack is marked, leading in to a fleshy, powerful mid palate. There is a fine balance between the freshness of the aromas and the density of the tannins. The finish reveals superb aromatic persistence worthy of a great vintage of Leoville Poyferr. 2015, the number 5 keeps its promise.