Château Léoville Poyferré - St.-Julien 2009 (750ml)
Price: $350.00
| Producer | Château Léoville Poyferré |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Julien |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Sku | 10606 |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 100 Points
One of the more flamboyant and sumptuous wines of the vintage this inky/purple-colored St.-Julien reveals thrilling levels of opulence richness and aromatic pleasures. A soaring bouquet of creme de cassis charcoal graphite and spring flowers is followed by a super-concentrated wine with silky tannins stunning amounts of glycerin a voluptuous multilayered mouthfeel and nearly 14% natural alcohol. Displaying fabulous definition for such a big plump massive concentrated effort I suspect the tannin levels are high even though they are largely concealed by lavish amounts of fruit glycerin and extract. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040.
Vinous: 96 Points
The 2009 Léoville Poyferré has an outstanding bouquet with blackberry mint and cedar aromas almost Pauillac in style very dense and with plenty of horsepower. The palate is medium-bodied with fine saturated tannins that frame layers of blackberry infused with graphite and white pepper. I love the symmetry and control of this Poyferré in particular its persistent finish. This is a magnificent wine from Didier Cuvelier. Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' Ten Year On tasting.
vWine Enthusiast: 96 Points
Cellar Selection An immensely structured wine packed with dark tannins promising aging potential. It is complex powerful layered with new wood and concentration finishing with dark plum fruits and acidity. ROGER VOSS
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Solid notes of steeped black currant ganache-coated fig and plum eau de vie pump along in this very dark red but with well-integrated structure. Long and winey through the finish with the grip extending everything nicely. Best from 2016 through 2026. 17665 cases made.
