Another overlooked vintage, the 2001 Chateau Leoville Poyferre is a relative bargain, especially as Leoville Poyferre was on its steep quality climb by this time. Medium bodied, complex and nuanced, it has that softness and subtlety that are St Julien’s trademarks alongside some juicy black fruits and warm spices. Drink over the next decade.
Beautiful aromas of white peaches, crushed rocks, candle wax, and lemon rind along with a touch of quince emerge from this medium-bodied, crisp, flavorful effort. Excellent acidity as well as a long finish suggest it will drink well for 10-15+ years. Wine Advocate. April, 2008
This great value for money Bordeaux is a supple example of a Haut-Medoc with body, fullness and balance that suggests excellent ageing potential. It's spicy, woody and slightly smoky, with subtle tannins and a round, elegant structure.
Pomerol is a much-respected red wine appellation in the Bordeaux region of south-western France. Both historically and physically, it stands apart from other Bordeaux appellations. It does not conform to the accepted image of a Bordeaux wine district as being a wealthy, long-established, chateau-laden area, with an all-important (if slightly outdated) classification system. Pomerol is none of these things, yet has managed to earn itself a place among the world's most revered wine region.
