The 2010 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned St Julien sub-region in Bordeaux, France, has garnered significant praise for its exceptional quality. This red wine, produced by Leoville-Poyferre, is characterized by its deep garnet color and possesses an alcohol content of 14.22%.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, noting its "medium to full-bodied" nature, with flavors of redcurrant jelly, baked plums, and cassis, complemented by "compelling freshness on the finish" (LPB). Wine Spectator, with a 93 score, highlighted its "solid currant paste, steeped fig and blackberry fruit," and suggested its structure would continue to evolve, recommending consumption from 2015 through 2030.
Wine Enthusiast was particularly impressed, giving it an excellent review with a score of 98. Describing the wine as having "architectural strength and classical proportions," the reviewer called it "the best wine that Léoville-Poyferré has produced" (Roger Voss). James Suckling echoed this sentiment with a score of 95, praising its "very refined tannins" and "lovely undercurrent of fruit," suggesting it would improve further by 2018.
Jeb Dunnuck provided the highest score of 99, calling it a "sensational, monumental effort" with "awesome notes of pure crème de cassis, licorice, graphite, and spring flowers." Jeff Leve also lauded its potential, with a score of 96, advising patience for it to reach its peak. Decanter, with a score of 97, remarked on its "luxuriously silky texture" and noted its ability to maintain violet edging, indicating a long life ahead.
Overall, the consensus among reviewers is that the 2010 Chateau Leoville-Poyferre is an outstanding wine with remarkable depth, balance, and aging potential.