1997 Leoville Poyferre, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

1997 Leovile Poyferre : Tasted immediatly after 97 Brane-Cantenac, this one is a totally different and very enjoyable wine. Much deeper hue than Brane, fruity, spicy (pepper) nose. This 1997 Léoville Poyferré is nicely balanced with ripe tannins and a good length. One of the most full bodied samplea of the 97 vintage for this category of wine (ex-the First Classified Growths). A very nice Leoville Poyferre. Ready to drink now but should develop favourably for another 5 years or more (2007 - 2010). 86/100 

2001 Leoville Poyferre, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

2001 Leoville Poyferre : Silky nose although quite woody. Red fruits. Elegant structure, with a nicely defined juicy fruit and crunching tannins. Beautiful balance but rather average length. A nice wine, but it lacks of punch. 88/100.

2003 Leoville Poyferre, Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France

2003 Leoville Poyferre : Opulent flavours of blackcurrant, liquorice, cocoa and menthol. Large bodied with awesome power and weight. 2003 Leoville Poyferre has well structured tannins which currently slightly overwhelm the fruit. Long and persistent finish. 2003 Leoville Poyferre is perhaps just a little less complex and more closed at this stage than the 03 Leoville Barton. An unmistakably excellent Leoville Poyferre. 93/100  

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