As a renowned Second Growth estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, Château Léoville Poyferré produced an opulent, full-bodied 2003 vintage that showcased the exceptional heat and drought of that growing season in Bordeaux. The 2003 Léoville Poyferré would have been built around a core of ripe, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with Merlot to add softness and approachability, resulting in a wine of considerable power, structure, and alcohol content. While challenging in its youth, the 2003 Léoville Poyferré has developed into a complex, age-worthy Bordeaux that exemplifies the estate's ability to produce rich, distinctive wines even in the most extreme vintage conditions.