2010 Leoville Poyferre
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61CS 30M 6PV 3CF Tasted twice, once at the chateau and once at the Union des Grands Crus. Both samples were lacking freshness and were brutally tannic, showing a pruny, porty character. If these samples are representative of the finished wine then we would have serious doubts over the ability of the wine to age well. We are big fans of Leoville Poyferre and proprietor Didier Cuvelier so are prepared to reserve judgement until we have the opportunity to taste it again.
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Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Ivor Davies
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The wine out distances both Leoville Lascases 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.
Leoville Poyferre From an assemblage of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, along with 3% Cabernet Franc, this wine reached 14% alcohol. Even at this degree of alcohol, there is no feeling of heat. Smoke, earth, jammy dark berries and cassis scents produce the aromatics. This fresh, chocolate covered cassis filled wine is big and almost brawny in style. Its beefy tannins and low pH combine freshness and power which are made better by the long cassis filled, powerful finish. According to Didier Cuvelier, 2010 reminds him of 2005. I see his point. B ut for me, 2010 is more powerful, while 2005 offers more elegance and charm.winecellarinsider.com
Made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, this holds 14% alcohol in its medium to full body. There was no rain during the equinox. Nevertheless it is a classic, compared by its maker with 2005 or 1973. Reserved, it displays a tempting possibility of raspberry, cranberry and damson, all of which will ripen and integrate from 15 to 20 years.
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About the producer
Ch. Léoville-Poyferré is a Second Growth Saint-Julien property that was once part of the same estate as Ch. Léoville Barton and Ch. Léoville Las Cases. It has the most complex and varied soils of the three and produces the most voluptuous, seductive style of wine.