2005 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2005 Leoville-Poyferre really needed a number of hours to come together. An old school, powerful Saint-Julien, the 2005 Leoville-Poyferre packs a serious punch. Inky dark red fruit, iron, smoke, cedar, mint and white pepper lend striking aromatic depth. This virile, tannic Saint-Julien is a bruiser, but it is also pretty impressive. Tasting it feels like taking a step back in time. [Antonio Galloni, 15/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2045

Robert Parker 93

Leoville Poyferre’s dense ruby/purple 2005 is soft, round and juicy, with lots of blackcurrant fruit, plum and Asian spice. It is medium to full-bodied and, along with Leoville Las Cases and Saint-Pierre, probably one of the best St.-Juliens I tasted in this retrospective. It is surprisingly supple and accessible. Drink it over the next 15 or so years. [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 22/06/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030