2006 Ch Léoville Poyferré 2ème Cru St Julien - 12x75cl
06A6LEOP _ 2006 - Ch Léoville Poyferré 2ème Cru St Julien - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Léoville Poyferré
  • Region St Julien
  • Grape Cab. Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab. Franc/ Petit Verdot
  • Drinking 2019 - 2035
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available

2006 - Ch Léoville Poyferré 2ème Cru St Julien - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Léoville Poyferré
  • Region St Julien
  • Grape Cab. Sauvignon/ Merlot/ Cab. Franc/ Petit Verdot
  • Drinking 2019 - 2035
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available

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  • Goedhuis, May 2007, Score: 92-95

    Despite our fascination with Monsieur Cuvelier's tasting room walls (with its many wine journalists' scribbles and well wishings), the magical quality of his 2006 focused our minds andspirits. Enveloped by super silky and refined tannins and fleshy yet restrained dark berry fruit, this wine's finesse is incomparable. Like Grace Kelly in a long white gown. Upon leaving, it was noted that Monsieur Parker's signature was missing from the wall. Something to contemplate...

  • Neal Martin, May 2016, Score: 92

    Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Léoville Poyferré has one of the most harmonious and complete bouquets from Saint Julien: very well-defined blackberry, briary and chalky scents, real focus and delivery here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, ripe tannin matched with well-judged acidity. Like the 2006 Léoville-Barton, it is stubborn and backward, but there is clearly harmony and focus on the finish, the new oak deftly assimilated in the fabric of the wine. This is a lovely wine from Didier Cuvelier. Tasted January 2016.

  • Robert Parker, February 2009, Score: 91

    Dense ruby/purple, with sweet blackberry and black currant fruit with hints of smoke, espresso roast, and new saddle leather, this is another impressively endowed but tannic, backward style of wine. The concentration, brightness, and depth are all present, but I can't see it being even approachable in less than 5-7 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028.

  • Robert Parker, April 2007, Score: 91-93

    Beautiful, vibrant, black raspberry and cassis fruit, fresh acidity, medium to full body, superb ripeness, melted tannins, and a long, savory, expansive mouthfeel are found in this top-notch St.-Julien. Friendlier than the more backward, tannic 2005 Leoville-Poyferre, the 2006 should be at its finest between 2013-2028.

  • Jancis Robinson, May 2007, Score: 17

    Lovely deep, dark crimson. Sweet and ripe on the nose something of woodland about this on the nose. Definite vegetal freshness. Hint of molasses and a slightly green, fine note on the finish. Bit of a ballerina leaner than some though very fine tannin management. Bravo! More elegant than usual.

Producer

Château Léoville Poyferré

Similar to Pichon Longueville, the three Léovilles (Las Cases, Barton and Poyferré) were originallypart of the same estate - in fact, the largest in Bordeaux at the time of the revolution. In the early 1800s, the estate was divided into three distinct properties. Though it bears the same forename of its famous siblings, Poyferré is least known. Fortunately, this is changing. Through modernisation, exceptional vineyard manag...Read more

Similar to Pichon Longueville, the three Léovilles (Las Cases, Barton and Poyferré) were originallypart of the same estate - in fact, the largest in Bordeaux at the time of the revolution. In the early 1800s, the estate was divided into three distinct properties. Though it bears the same forename of its famous siblings, Poyferré is least known. Fortunately, this is changing. Through modernisation, exceptional vineyard management and meticulous winemaking, it is emerging as a star in its own right. Leoville Poyferre also produces the excellent Ch Moulin Riche.Read less

Region

St Julien

St Julien is like the middle child of the Médoc - not as assertive as Pauillac or as coquettish as Margaux. It lies firmly between the two more outspoken communes and as a result produces a blend of them both. St Julien's wines have often been sought out by aficionados for their balance and consistency, particularly in the UK. Yet due to its middle child nature, it can occasionally be overlooked globally and as a result underrated by those markets outside the UK. Despite the fact that it has no first growths, it has several second growths including Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton, Léoville Poyferré and Ducru Beaucaillou as well as the celebrated châteaux such as Talbot and Beychevelle.

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