2009 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2nd Growth St. Julien (6 x Magnum)

France Bordeaux St. Julien

Having retreated into its shell, the deep garnet colored 2009 Léoville Poyferré gives up slowly revealing notions of cigar boxes, pencil lead, charcoal, rose hip tea and fragrant earth with a core of preserved plums, crème de cassis, espresso and Indian spices. Full, rich, seductive and voluptuously fruited in the mouth, the palate features firm yet beautifully velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and spicy.

2009 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2nd Growth St. Julien (6 x Magnum)

Having retreated into its shell, the deep garnet colored 2009 Léoville Poyferré gives up slowly revealing notions of cigar boxes, pencil lead, charcoal, rose hip tea and fragrant earth with a core of preserved plums, crème de cassis, espresso and Indian spices. Full, rich, seductive and voluptuously fruited in the mouth, the palate features firm yet beautifully velvety tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and spicy.

France Bordeaux St. Julien
Producer Chateau Leoville Poyferre
Sub-Region St. Julien
Region Bordeaux
Country France
Vintage 2009
Colour Red
ABV 14.00%

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Inside Bordeaux

You feel the warmth of the vintage in the form of powerfully ripe black fruits, touches of fig and leather and the ruby, garnet colour. I remember at the 10 Years On tasting back in 2019 that this stood out for its exuberance but for me you will find better balanced 2009 St Juliens but there is real joy to be had. Strong pencil lead and graphite flavours, and it steps up a gear as things open in the glass. On the attack you feel the generousity of the vintage, but halfway through the terroir and the appellation signature kick in, and it ends up with a gorgeous lift and juicy cassis and crushed mint finish. Could do with a little longer to really accentuate this character – go five more years if you can. Harvest Septeember 29 to 12 October. 80% new oak.

96 Points / Drinking 2021 - 2045

By Jane Anson / September 2021

Vinous

The 2009 Léoville-Poyferré is a total pleasure bomb. Done in the more opulent style that was the norm then, the 2009 envelops the palate with plush dark fruit and soft contours. It is classic 2009. Our third flight is off with a bang.

97 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2049

By Antonio Galloni / February 2023

Vinous

The 2009 Léoville-Poyferré is very well defined on the nose with blackberry, leather, Cuban cigar and hints of savory fruit on the nose – quite complex and cerebral. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, a superb beat of acidity, gentle grip but with ample density and judicious spiciness towards the finish. Maybe in the context of the vintage and style of Poyferré, a little more conservative in style that you might expect, but patently extremely well crafted and thoroughly delicious. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.

95 Points / Drinking 2021 - 2045

By Neal Martin / March 2019

Vinous

The 2009 Léoville-Poyferré is intense but beautifully controlled on the nose with an enticing but not exotic mélange of red and black fruit laced with pencil box and smoke. Superb intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, brisk and spicy, brimming with energy and fanning out gloriously towards the finish. There is nothing overblown or extravagant, yet it harnesses the precocity of the vintage to glorious effect. Drinking supremely well now and for a number of years. Tasted at the Léoville-Poyferré vertical at the château with Sara Lecompte Cuvelier.

96 Points / Drinking 2021 - 2050

By Neal Martin / September 2022

Vinous

(a blend of 62.5% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2.5% cabernet franc): Bright medium ruby. Classic Saint-Julien aromas of cassis, licorice, tar, minerals and dark chocolate. Lush, sweet and powerful, with a superb glyceral texture to the dark berry and dark chocolate flavors. Huge wine but not at all heavy. The extremely long, echoing finish features utterly noble tannins that saturate the front teeth. Offers a show-stopping combination of sweetness and structure. Built for three decades of life in bottle.

95 Points

By Stephen Tanzer / July 2012