Castle Léoville Poyferré - Saint-Julien 2001

Descorchados

92 / 100

the2/24/2010

Es impresionante cómo se aprecia el carácter recio del Cabernet Sauvignon bordelés en este vino que ya está por cumplir diez años, pero que aún sigue despegando. El secreto no es la estructura, sino más bien la acidez y esos taninos filosos que no se aflojan tan fácilmente con el tiempo. Eso sí, son sabores de cierta madurez y evolución los que predominan en boca.

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2008

A very deep garnet core, even more opaque than the millennial wine. The nose is very intense with great definition: blackberry, tobacco, a touch of sea salt and white pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins, blackberries, tobacco, a hint of game and mulberry with a sweet touch of liquorice on the finish. Very well-balanced, still backward and with firm tannic grip on the finish. Very fine. Drink 2012-2030 Tasted March 2008.

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2004

Sweet notions of plums, black currants, caramel, and spicy oak are provocative and alluring. Subtle but substantial, layered, and textured, with medium body as well as sexy, up-front flavors, low acidity, and ripe tannin, this beauty is among the most evolved and flamboyant of the appellation. Nevertheless, it should age well. Anticipated maturity: now-2016.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2004

Smoky and rich with lots of spice and berries. Medium- to full-bodied, with very good tannins with soft and silky texture and a medium finish. Not as impressive in bottle as barrel, but outstanding. Best after 2008. 20,000 cases made. –

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2003

Showing well and continuing to add weight and depth, the 2001 Leoville Poyferre has a saturated ruby/purple color and an elegant, sweet nose of black cherries, cassis, vanilla, and espresso in a dense, layered, ripe, suave/savory style. The wine should be drinkable relatively early and last for 15 or more years.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2002

This St.-Julien is a fine effort for the vintage. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/purple color as well as sweet black currant fruit that has not yet taken on additional nuances, medium body, excellent purity, and an elegant, moderately weighty style. The tannin is ripe in this well-delineated, pure, finesse-styled Leoville Poyferre. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2013.