Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2ieme Cru Classe Saint-Julien 2004

From the good 2002 vintage and scoring 92-4/100 Parker points, this stunning red wine is "One of the stars of the vintage, this 2002 reveals a saturated to the rim purple color as well as a big, sweet, provocative nose of earth, licorice, creme de cassis, and toasty new oak. It possesses medium to full body, great purity, tangy underlying acidity, and an impressively long, 40-second finish. This top-flight St.-Julien should hit its prime in 5-8 years, and last for over two decades. Bravo!" Drink...

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost.

From the very good 1996 vintage and scoring 93/100 Parker points, This fabulous 1996 was tasted three times from bottle, and it is unquestionably the finest wine produced by this estate since their blockbuster 1990. Medium to full-bodied, with a saturated black/purple color, the nose offers notes of cedar, jammy black fruits, smoke, truffles, and subtle new oak. In the mouth, there is impressive fruit extraction, a tannic, full-bodied structure, and a classic display of power and finesse. The longer...

Description "Grapy, richly fruity, medium-bodied flavors of cocoa, white chocolate, spicy herbs, and black currants jump from the glass of this deliciously evolved, complex wine. It is a soft, easy-going St.-Julien to consume over the next 8-10 years. Drink 2012 - 2020. 89 points." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Gift Solutions packs are delivered by courier and are sold independently of our 6-bottle minimum purchase.

Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc Description Dense ruby/purple, with sweet blackberry and black currant fruit with hints of smoke, espresso roast, and new saddle leather, this is another impressively endowed but tannic, backward style of wine. The concentration, brightness, and depth are all present, but I can't see it being even approachable in less than 5-7 years. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028. 91 points. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate. Body

Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Description "The 1996 is not a wine for the impatient. An incredibly deep, dark, concentrated wine, but what a serious wine offering 'a nose of cassis, licorice, spicy oak, and minerals. Powerful and medium to full bodied, with high tannin but a sensational finish (35+ seconds)." Robert Parker Body

Bottle Description Notes: Léoville-Poyferré was the Léoville that got left in the starting blocks in terms of reputation and quality. Owned by the Cuvelier family since 1921, it was not until the 1970’s, when Didier Cuvelier took control, that quality began to improve. In the last 20 years, with the assistance of Michel Rolland since 1995, has turned Léoville-Poyferré into one of St-Julien's finest estates, with 80 hectares of vineyards planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%), Petit...

Deep crushed berry, perfumed mint, ripe blackcurrant, mocha and stylish menthol oak bouquet. This has breadth and concentration with grippy, ripe tannins giving plenty of room for the fruit to sing. Still needs time. Drink 2012 - 2022. 18.5 points. (Rated second out of 93 wines tasted).