2016 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x750ml

Vinous 96

The 2016 Leoville-Poyferre has a pH of 3.66 and an IPT level of 88. It seems to have tightened up since en primeur, now offering intense blackberry, bilberry and veins of blue fruit; there s a little gloss here but the terroir comes through. The smooth, sensual palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, very well-judged acidity and great substance and style on the finish. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most sophisticated Poyferre in recent years. 13.6% alcohol. [Neal Martin, 24/01/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2048

Robert Parker 97+

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Leoville Poyferre hits the ground running with intense cassis, violets, dark chocolate, menthol and fragrant earth notions complemented by nuances of cigar box and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is charged with energetic, super intense black fruit and floral layers, beautifully supported with super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness. This liquid is simply alive in the mouth, culminating in an epically long finish that will leave your mouth practically tingling. WOW! [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 30/11/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2050