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★ Jeb Dunnuck 95 • Wine Spectator 92 • Vinous 92 • James Suckling 96 • Wine Advocate 93

LEOVILLE POYFERRE 2005

2ème Grand cru classé Saint-Julien Bordeaux Red

€110,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In this 2005 vintage, Léoville Poyferre displays beautiful maturity, offering an already integrated structure and a certain elegance. Ripe black cherry mingles with notes of noble undergrowth and a touch of sweet pepper, all carried by a silky texture that stretches out with a pleasant freshness.

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Appellation: Saint-Julien
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The 2005 Château Léoville Poyferré isn't the most powerful and opulent vintage of Poyferré, and while I think it checks in behind the 2000 and 2009 and 2010, it's nevertheless a beautiful, classic Poyferré relying more on finesse and elegance than overt power. That's not to say it's lightweight, and this medium to full-bodied, concentrated Saint-Julien offers terrific depth in its ripe currants, cherry jam, graphite, spring flower, and leafy tobacco-like aromas and flavors. Easily in its prime drink window, it has wonderful fruit, a fine thread of both tannins and acidity, and outstanding length. It will continue to drink brilliantly for two decades.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Léoville Poyferré, a Second Grand Cru Classé, is a jewel of the Saint-Julien appellation in the heart of the Médoc. Its history is intertwined with that of the great Léoville estate, of which it was once a part. The Cuvelier family, owners for several generations, has breathed new life into the estate, propelling this cru to qualitative heights. Today, Sara Lecompte Cuvelier manages the family estate with passion, dedicated to revealing the unique expression of this exceptional terroir. The wines of Léoville Poyferré are distinguished by their aromatic richness and balance, offering a consistently high-quality tasting experience. One discovers aromas of ripe black fruits, delicately roasted notes, and a velvety texture on the palate. Le Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré offers a different interpretation of the terroir, while Château Moulin Riche completes the range. A fine illustration of the excellence of Saint-Julien wines, whose history tells us that in the 18th century, the Marquis de Léoville hosted the greatest personalities of the era at his table, a testament to the prestige of his wines. The estate notably works with appellations such as Second Growths, which consistently extend its signature.

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