Blueberry and licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with a dense and powerful palate and a long, flavorful, velvet-textured finish. Very well done for this estate. From the owner of Léoville-Poyferré
Wine SpectatorScore: 91-94/100
Rich and juicy red, with tobacco, coffee and ripe fruit. Full and juicy. From the producers of Leoville Poyferre. Best after 2017. James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
James SucklingScore: 92/100
Tasted at Château Léoville Poyferré. A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, this has a candied, almost sorbet like nose with small black cherries, creme de cassis and a touch of kirsch. Good definition. The palate is medium-bodied, slightly grainy on the entry but good weight, a little more muscular for Le Crock with a saline touch towards the spicy finish. A broad-shouldered Saint Julien that should age well. Tasted March 2010.
Neal MartinScore: 90-92/100
J58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot. Dark purple. Very little on the nose for the moment. Then beautifully ripe and complex on the palate with very marked St-Estèphe tannins on the finish. A long-distance runner. ancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MWScore: 16.5/20
A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 7% petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine tips the scales at 14+% alcohol. Dense ruby/purple, with notes of blueberry pie interwoven with charcoal, licorice, some chalky crushed rocks and a distinctive floral note, the wine is succulent, unctuously textured, and fleshy, with low acidity and layers of fruit. A sensational effort from this cru bourgeois, it should drink well for 15-20 more years. Dec 2011, www.robertparker.com
Robert ParkerScore: 90/100
Bordeaux / France