2023 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 1x750ml

Vinous 95

The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré was a serious proposition when I tasted it from barrel. Now, in bottle since June ’25, it has a typically sensual and very pure bouquet that seems to give the olfactory senses a metaphorical “warm hug.” Lush red and blue fruit. The palate is beautifully balanced with very supple, very chiseled tannins. It has the sensuality associated with Poyferré, yet there is admirable structure and grip behind it. As such, I have little doubt that it will age gracefully over many years. [Neal Martin, 02/01/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2055

Robert Parker 93-95

Aromas of cassis, plums, pencil shavings and toasty new oak introduce the 2023 Léoville Poyferré, a medium to full-bodied, rich and chunky wine with a deep core of succulent fruit framed by sweet, generously extracted tannins. It’s a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that saw some saignée and osmosis for additional concentration. As usual, it’s the creamiest, most “modern”-styled of the three Léovilles. Harvest began on September 14 and concluded on October 5, with fermentations a little cooler than usual, perhaps an intimation of a stylistic evolution in progress. [William Kelley, 04/26/2024]