Leoville Poyferre 2010

St Julien, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

The Leoville Poyferre has an intense bouquet with blackberry, dark plum, violet and a touch of bay leaf almost Margaux like in perfume heady and opulent and not far removed from the 2009. The palate is full-bodied with succulent ripe black fruit laced with spice box and white pepper. It is very harmonious, crescendos to a vibrant, shimmering finish surfeit with minerality. Superb.

Score: 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2013

Tasted at the chateau and twice at the UGC, the Leoville Poyferre is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, a pH of 3.7 and alcohol at 14%. It has a spellbinding, extraordinarily pure bouquet that in an obtuse way reminds me of a Romanee St. Vivant. So much panache. The palate is medium-bodied with silky smooth tannins, one of the most sensual of all the 2010s that I have tasted. Seamless cashmere texture towards the finish with dark cherries, blueberry and crème de cassis all wrapped up in a veil of vanilla. Superb. Drink 2015- Tasted April 2011.

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015+ 15 April 2011

Wow. Very intense and aromatic nose with crushed currants and blueberries with hints of nuts and dried flowers. Full body, with very refined tannins and a lovely undercurrent of fruit. Balanced and juicy. Better in 2018.

Score: 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2018+ 04 February 2013

The wine out distances both Leoville Las Cases and Leoville Barton, but all three of them are compelling efforts. Full-bodied, dense purple in color, with floral notes intermixed with blackberries, cassis, graphite and spring flowers, this full-bodied, legendary effort is long and opulent, with wonderfully abundant yet sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate and a thrilling, nearly one-minute finish. This spectacular effort from Poyferre that should drink well for 30+ years. (98+ Points)

Score: 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2043 01 February 2013

One of the prodigious wines of the vintage, the Cuvelier family has produced an outstanding 2010 that must tip the scales at 14.5+% alcohol. It boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a sweet perfume of spring flowers, black raspberries, creme de cassis and a hint of spicy oak. This seamlessly constructed St.-Julien possesses massive concentration, moderately high tannins, abundant glycerin, an unctuous texture, remarkably fresh acids and wonderful precision. It will benefit from 5-6 years of cellaring and last 30-35 years.

Score: 95 - 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

30% Merlot, 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot. Incredibly big and broad shouldered! Expansive mouthfeel of black berries and figs wrapped up in a velvety texture. Bold and luscious. Absolutely tons of glycerol and cream amid all that dense fruit.

Score: 94 - 96

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

Very concentrated and luscious looking. Exceptionally deep crimson. Very fine and sophisticated on the nose. Both concentration and lift but then perhaps just a bit too concentrated on the palate? Certainly very attention grabbing with lots of very ripe, very dry fruit. Lustrous. With some welcoming appeal. Pure, luscious Médoc Cabernet. Very long and vibrant.

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2035 19 April 2011

This is big, with layers of succulent blackberry, cassis and linzer torte pushed by sweet spice and a long, graphite finish. Shows lots of smoky, fleshy power, but really sails along.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011