2004 Leoville Poyferre
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Revealing a healthy ruby hue with just a touch of lightening at the rim, the 2004 Château Léoville Poyferré offers some classic Saint-Julien elegance and finesse, with ripe currants, smoked tobacco, smoke, truffle, and chocolate-like nuances as well as a medium to full-bodied, round, supple, beautifully textured style on the palate. It brings terrific richness, has resolved, seamless tannins, and outstanding length.
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The 2004 Léoville-Poyferré has a light and airy bouquet with blackberry, antique bureau, forest floor and light fungal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins, a little austere but balanced, though I notice some attenuation and bitterness towards the finish. So-so for this estate. Tasted at the Léoville-Poyferré vertical at the château with Sara Lecompte Cuvelier..
Chocolate, liquorice, olive tapendade, brambled blackberry and cassis fruits, firm tannins. Deepens through the palate, showcasing layers of flavour that offer both power and concentration. An excellent Poyferré that offsets the seriousness of the vintage with the signature exuberance and pleasure of the estate. Needs a carafe for a few hours as still pretty tight on opening. Harvest September 30 to October 18. 80% new oak.
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.