Chateau Léoville Poyferré 2003
The spectacular 2003 Leoville Poyferre exhibits a dense purple colour with a touch of lightening at the edge as well as notes of creosote, barbecue smoke, jammy black currants, liquorice and spice box. This intense, voluptuously textured, full-bodied St. Julien possesses low acidity and ripe tannin. Still fresh and exuberant, it is just entering its drinking window. It is a colossal success and a potential legend in the making. It is saturated, dense inky/blue/purple colour offers up notes of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, and creme de cassis. A synthesis of power and elegance, this multi-layered wine has spectacular concentration, sweet but high tannin, and low acidity A stunning effort that showcase...
