2009 Leoville-Poyferre Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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JD 100 JL 98 WA 98 TWI 98 JS 97 VN 97 DC 96 JA 96 WE 96 WS 93
JD 100

jebdunnuck.com, February 2018

The greatest wine I’ve ever tasted from this address is the 2009 Léoville Poyferré, which is a step up over both the 2000 and the 2010. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and the balance...
JL 98

TheWineCellarInsider.com, July 2022

Espresso, licorice, smoke, black and red currants, blackberries, and roses create the nose. On the palate, the wine is powerful, lush, full-bodied, rich, deep, and long. The fruits are sweet, ripe, opulent, flamboyant...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2019

Having retreated into its shell, the deep garnet colored 2009 Léoville Poyferré gives up slowly revealing notions of cigar boxes, pencil lead, charcoal, rose hip tea and fragrant earth with a core of preserved plums...
TWI 98

The Wine Independent, June 2022

The 2009 Leoville Poyferre is medium to deep garnet-brick in color. It bursts from the glass with bombastic notions of kirsch, raspberry preserves, warm cassis, and stewed plums, plus suggestions of Ceylon tea, candied...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, March 2021

Beautiful blueberries and blackberries with some blackcurrants and flowers on the nose. Some black olives and crushed stones, too. Full-bodied with creamy tannins and lovely depth. The tannins are so integrated and plush...
VN 97

Vinous, February 2023

The 2009 Leoville-Poyferre is a total pleasure bomb. Done in the more opulent style that was the norm then, the 2009 envelops the palate with plush dark fruit and soft contours. It is classic 2009. Our third flight is off...
DC 96

Decanter, February 2019

Rich, exotic and generous, this is still young and firm but light on its feet, dancing through the palate. There's lovely depth to the fruit, with a great silky texture. Those tannins bite in all the right places. Very...
JA 96

janeanson.com, July 2021

You feel the warmth of the vintage in the form of powerfully ripe black fruits, touches of fig and leather and the ruby, garnet colour. I remember at the 10 Years On tasting back in 2019 that this stood out for its...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, February 2012

An immensely structured wine packed with dark tannins promising aging potential. It is complex powerful layered with new wood and concentration finishing with dark plum fruits and acidity. R.V.
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2012

Solid notes of steeped black currant ganache-coated fig and plum eau de vie pump along in this very dark red but with well-integrated structure. Long and winey through the finish with the grip extending everything nicely...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Julien
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.1%
Closure Cork

With origins dating back to 1638, Saint Julien's expansive Leoville estate was the largest vineyard in all the Medoc at the time of the French Revolution. After various successions and changes, the estate was eventually divided into the three Leoville properties we know today: Leoville-Las-Cases, Leoville-Barton, and Leoville-Poyferre, established in 1840. The outstanding quality of Leoville Poyferre wines gained early recognition when it was ranked second growth in the 1855 Classification.

The various divisions throughout the history of the estate have split the vineyards of Leoville-Poyferre into five large areas. They include all the main types of gravely, well-drained soils present in Saint Julien and a balanced environment for the vines. This diversity contributes to the wines magnitude and complexity.

Chateau Leoville-Poyferre was most recently acquired in 1920 by the Cuvelier family. Didier Cuvelier has presided over the destiny of this gem since 1979. Chateau Moulin-Riche (from a specific terroir) and Pavillon de Leoville-Poyferre (from younger plots of vines) are also produced at the estate.

Chateau Leoville-Poyferre is elegant, finely balanced and complex with intense color, velvety texture and excellent aging potential.

The 2009 Leoville-Poyferre is a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned St Julien region in Bordeaux, France. This wine is a true pleasure bomb that will captivate your senses with its opulent style and plush dark fruit. The deep garnet color hints at the richness and intensity that awaits within the glass.

On the nose, you are immediately greeted by beautiful aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and blackcurrants. These dark fruit notes are complemented by hints of black olives, crushed stones, and flowers, adding complexity and depth to the bouquet. As you take your first sip, the creamy tannins caress your palate, providing a velvety texture that is both luxurious and refined.

The 2009 Leoville-Poyferre is incredibly well-structured, with dark tannins that promise exceptional aging potential. It is a wine that will continue to evolve and develop over the years, rewarding those who have the patience to cellar it. The concentration and power of this wine are evident, and it finishes with a perfect balance of dark plum fruits and acidity.

Renowned wine critics have given high praise to this vintage. Vinous awarded it a score of 97, describing it as a classic 2009 Bordeaux that envelops the palate with plush dark fruit and soft contours. Wine Spectator awarded it 93 points, noting its solid notes of black currant, plum eau de vie, and well-integrated structure. Wine Enthusiast gave it an impressive score of 96, highlighting its immense structure, dark tannins, and complex layers.

Jeb Dunnuck went as far as calling it the greatest wine he has ever tasted from Leoville-Poyferre, awarding it a perfect score of 100. He praised its incredible concentration, opulence, and underlying structure, predicting that it will continue to delight for decades to come.

If you are looking for a wine that combines power, elegance, and aging potential, the 2009 Leoville-Poyferre is an excellent choice. It is a wine that will undoubtedly bring pleasure now but will also reward those who can resist temptation and allow it to age gracefully in their cellar.