CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ
2004 2ème Cru Classé Saint Julien
| Grapes | Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab Sauv |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Haut Médoc |
| Village | Saint Julien |
| Classification | 2ème Cru Classé |
‘All the press wines were very good. The Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon were magnificent. The Merlots had a bit of a gap in the mid-palate, but the blends have been amazing’, said Didier Cuvelier - and indeed Poyferré is magnificent this year. Very deep colour, purple to black. Pure cassis as sweet as anything, really lovely dry concentration undistracted by any puppy fat. Powerful. (‘We do Rating: 92 L&S (Apr 2005)
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The 2004 Léoville Poyferré has a slight menthol note on the nose, mainly black fruit with a touch of licorice. It just needs a little more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a licorice-infused entry. It's done in a modern style (dare I say, typical of Michel Rolland at that time). An opulent finish just misses a bit of bandwidth. A little New World in style? Drinking range: 2024 - 2034 Rating: 90 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Jun 2024)
The 2004 Léoville-Poyferré has a light and airy bouquet with blackberry, antique bureau, forest floor and light fungal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, a little austere but balanced, though I notice some attenuation and bitterness towards the finish. So-so for this estate. Tasted at the Léoville-Poyferré vertical at the château with Sara Lecompte Cuvelier.. Drinking range: 2021 - 2030 Rating: 89 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Sep 2022)
Chocolate, liquorice, olive tapendade, brambled blackberry and cassis fruits, firm tannins. Deepens through the palate, showcasing layers of flavour that offer both power and concentration. An excellent Poyferré that offsets the seriousness of the vintage with the signature exuberance and pleasure of the estate. Needs a carafe for a few hours as still pretty tight on opening. Harvest September 30 to October 18. 80% new oak. Drinking range: 2021 - 2042 Rating: 96 Jane Anson, Decanter (Sep 2021)
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2009 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2ème Cru Classé Saint Julien
Bordeaux France 13% Red
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Beautiful blueberries and blackberries with some blackcurrants and flowers on the nose. Some black olives and crushed stones, too. Full-bodied with creamy tannins and lovely depth. The tannins are so integrated and plush...(read more)
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