"...one of the wines of the vintage....95 points." Jane Anson
Released this morning en primeur, Château Léoville Poyferré is offered at £283 per six bottles in bond, a 13.9% reduction on the 2023. Jane Anson awards it 95 points, describing it as one of the wines of the vintage.
A theme in the tasting notes from the major critics is that the dense black fruit character was quite closed during the en primeur tastings, so the '24 may well be up-scored when in bottle. The opening price also makes this one of the best-value modern vintages of this wine, below the current market price for the 2017 and 2021 vintages.
Please let us know if you would like to add this new release to your cellar.
Offered en primeur. Landing spring 2027.
Magnums available with £20 ex-VAT bottling surcharge per six, please enquire for other formats.
All previous offers of 2024 Bordeaux can be found here.
Producer Profile
Château Léoville Poyferré
Château Léoville Poyferré is a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in St.-Julien. Originally part of the great Léoville estate, this explains why Poyferré, like Barton, does not have its own château. Today, Poyferré's vineyards extend to 80 hectares, split into numerous small parcels across the appellation, but centering on the deep gravel soils of the Léoville plateau, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are planted to 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, with an average vine age of 38 years.
The estate has been owned by the Cuvelier family since the 1920s. Didier Cuvelier retired in 2017 and his niece, Sara Lecomte Cuvelier has taken over as Director, with Isabelle Davin as oenologist.
| RED | 2024 | Château Léoville Poyferré | 75cl | £283 per case of 6 | Château Léoville Poyferré 2024 / / 75cl £283 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"Offering up aromas of jammy berries and toasty oak, the 2024 Léoville Poyferré is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Medium-bodied, dense and blocky, it's firm, tannic and chewy, with some green characteristics vying with its creamy patina of new wood. Harvest took place between 24 September and 10 October, and some lots saw some reverse osmosis. 89-91 points" William Kelley, RobertParker.com------"The 2024 Léoville-Poyferré offers notable brightness to match its mid-weight personality. Floral and spice notes open into a core of dark red- and black-toned fruit. Medium in body, with good persistence, the 2024 is an understated Léoville-Poyferré. Today, it feels a bit compact, which also attenuates the fruit to some degree. 2032 - 2044. 89-92 points" Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com------"The 2024 Léoville-Poyferré was picked from September 24 to October 10 at 26.42 hl/ha. There was some reverse osmosis on the Merlot and Cabernet Franc varieties. Quasi-Pauillac in style, it offers quite backward black fruit, hints of melted tar and graphite on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and quite succulent with fleshy ripe tannins, tobacco-laced black fruit, brown spices and light undergrowth. With a fine supple landing on the finish in typical "LP" fashion, this constitutes a delicious, early-drinking Poyferré that will be more approachable than other vintages. Drink: 2028-2050. 91-93 points" Neal Martin, Vinous.com------"Deep garnet-purple in color. Needs a little swirling to coax out notes of fresh black and red currants and pencil shavings, giving way to nuances of iris, black olives, and damp soil. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers a sturdy structure of firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to match the muscular black and red fruit flavors, finishing with good length if a little grippy. 92-94 points" Lisa Perotti-Brown, RobertParker.com------"A bit closed and almost steely at the moment. At the same time, there is depth and huge structure, showing black cherries, mulberries, fine spices and violets. Full-bodied, this has heaps of very small-grained, dusty tannins on the palate and a long finish. A concentrated wine. Wait and see. 94-95 points." (ZS) JamesSuckling.com------"Impressive texture, slate wrapped in silky tannins, with real depth of flavour, black cherry and damson fruit, no dip through the mid palate, and a long finish. Maintains estate signature, shows generosity and confidence, one of the wines of the vintage. Alix Combe vineyard director, Isabelle David oenologist. Harvest 24 September to 10 October. 3.71 pH. 26.42 hl/ha. 95 points." Jane Anson------"Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2024 Château Léoville Poyferré is based on 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It shows deep purple hues and classic notes of cassis, lead pencil, graphite, crushed stone, and violets. Pure, polished, and elegant on the palate, it has perfectly ripe tannins and plays in the forward, charming style of the vintage while still delivering plenty of depth and richness. It's aging in 80% new French oak for 18 to 20 months. 94-96 points" Jeb Dunnock.com |
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