The Leoville Poyferre 2003 is a true solicitor wine - a very hot Bordeaux indeed! In the bouquet somewhat overripe notes of prune and plum with the alcohol present (label says 13,5%!!). Also some creme de cassis, liquorice and blueberries is showing in the nose. On the palate big, hot and heavy …
Chateau Leoville Poyferre
Bordeaux and Global Warming
Attended a very nice Leoville Poyferre tasting in Copenhagen, where the vintages 2005, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1996 and 1989 were presented by Anne Cuvelier - head of public relations at Leoville Poyferre. One of the topics of the evening was global warming and the effect on Bordeaux. Anne Cuvelier made …
Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2008
The Leoville Poyferre 2008 is a good effort from this slightly overlooked Chateau. In the bouquet sweet ripe cassis, cedar with notes of black cherry, liquorice and toasted oak. On the palate fine pure fruit and nicely structured with good ripe tannins. On the negative side it lacks a little …
WineHog rating system – more than points
My aim with the Winehog is unchanged, but I have for some time wanted a stronger focus on the hedonistic pleasure and simple enjoyment of drinking Burgundies. I have therefore adjusted my mission statement: "My mission is to help readers find more joy and hedonistic pleasure in Burgundy wines; to …
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