Wine 6 Flashcards
What are the names of the three estates that resulted from the split of the large Leoville estate?
Leoville Les Cases, Leoville-Barton, Leoville Poyferre
Which estate comprises 3/5 of the heart of the former Leoville estate?
Leoville Les Cases
Who currently owns Leoville Les Cases?
Jean-Hubert Delon
What is Leoville Les Cases generally considered in relation to First Growths?
Often considered equal to the First Growths
What distinguishes Clos du Marquis among second wines?
It is a separate, walled plot not part of the original Leoville Estate
Since when has Clos du Marquis been produced as its own wine?
Since 1902
What are the grape composition percentages for Clos du Marquis?
- 66% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 24% Merlot
- 9% Cabernet Franc
- 1% Petit Verdot
Who purchased Leoville-Barton in 1826?
Hugh Barton
What is unique about the wine production at Leoville-Barton?
There is no Château building; wines are made at Langoa
What is the grape composition for Leoville-Barton?
- 74% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 23% Merlot
- 3% Cabernet Franc
What is the lesser-known estate among the three Leovilles?
Leoville Poyferre
What is the grape composition for Leoville Poyferre?
- 65% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 25% Merlot
- 8% Petit Verdot
- 2% Cabernet Franc
Who owns Leoville Poyferre?
The Borie family (Grand Puy Lacoste)
What are the grape percentages for the wine planted at Leoville Poyferre?
- 70% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 30% Merlot
- 7% Cabernet Franc
- 3% Petit Verdot
In what year was Leoville Poyferre purchased?
1821
