2014 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2. Cru Magnum

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Saint-Julien 2. Cru Rouge Magnum

1.5-liter Magnum bottle.

2014 Château Léoville Poyferré 2nd Grand Cru Classé: Deep and bright. Subtle and complex. It reveals notes of red fruit, spices and liquorice upon swirling. The attack is fresh and intense. It is fruity and fleshy on the palate. The finish is supported by fine, racy tannins that are long and integrated, and beautiful volume in the mouth.
 
Blend:
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.
 
Tasting notes/VertdeVin 96-97/100: "The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a nice floral side, controlled power, a little exuberant side as well as a peppery / spicy side. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, pepper and more slightly camphor associated with touches of small wild fruits, hints of cocoa, lily, racy minerality as well as a discreet hint of black pepper, coffee, dried cornflower and a very discreet hint of star anise. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, gourmandize, a nice definition, tension, a certain gourmandize as well as a nice guildine.This wine expresses notes of juicy / pulpy cherry, juicy / pulpy raspberry and redcurrants associated with touches of fresh / juicy blueberry, crushed berries as well as hints of pepper, cocoa, nutmeg and a subtle hint of black pepper".
 
Ratings:
VertdeVin: 96-97/100.
Jean-Marc Quarin: 95/100.
Wine Enthusiast: 94/100.
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 94/100.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate/Neal Martin: 91-93/100 + 2 stjerner.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 18.5/20.
La Revue du Vin de France: 18/20.
Bettane & Desseauve: 18/20.
Jancis Robinson: 17.5/20.
 
Château Léoville Poyferré is committed to its impact on the environment. As a testament to their engagement, they joined a voluntary collective initiative that is particular to the wines of Bordeaux called an Environmental Management System (SME)* in 2016.
Château Léoville Poyferré is also certified HVE Level 3** since the 2017 vintage.