2010 Leoville-Poyferre 2020 Ex-Chateau Release

Bordeaux Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

JD 99 WE 98 DC 97 JL 96 JS 95 WA 94 WS 93
JD 99

jebdunnuck.com, February 2018

Another massive, incredible release from this estate is the 2010 Léoville Poyferré. Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and the balance Petit Verdot, its inky purple color is followed by a massive, full-bodied...
WE 98

Wine Enthusiast, February 2013

A wine of architectural strength and classical proportions, this has straight lines that mark the packed, concentrated fruits, which are sustained by its tannins. This is certainly the best wine that Léoville-Poyferré has...
DC 97

Decanter, January 2020

Rich and round with cinnamon, anis and black pepper. This has a luxuriously silky texture; very much signature of the property sitting perfectly against the fresh push and kick of the vintage. One of the few that has...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, October 2018

Still holding its cards tight to its vest, the wine offers great concentration, ripe, juicy, sweet fruits, lush textures and a finish that keeps on coming. However, this is not ready for prime time here. To get the most...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2013

Wow. Very intense and aromatic nose with crushed currants and blueberries with hints of nuts and dried flowers. Full body, with very refined tannins and a lovely undercurrent of fruit. Balanced and juicy. Better in 2018.
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2020

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Léoville Poyferré opens with notes of sautéed herbs and pencil shavings on the nose, giving way to scents of redcurrant jelly, baked plums and cedar chest plus a waft of cassis. Medium to...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2013

Features a coating of warm cocoa, with notes of solid currant paste, steeped fig and blackberry fruit. The pastis- and graphite-filled finish pumps along, revealing a well-embedded structure that should soften in the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
St Julien
Vintage
2010
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
14.22%
Closure
Cork

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.