2000 Leoville Poyferre
By Chateau Leoville Poyferre
2000 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, St-Julien, Bordeaux
The bard of Bordeaux speaks warmly of the 2000 vintage in St-Julien, a year that presented a truly remarkable canvas for the region’s vignerons to comingle brush strokes of varietal expression and terroir. At the centre stage of this vinous theatre sits the 2000 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, a vibrant testament to the estate's commitment to excellence amidst an already stirringly lauded millennium harvest.
Ascension to Acclaim: Vintage Virtuosity
The millennial clime led to an auspicious start with an arid summer fostering optimal phenolic maturity, and it was this serendipity of sunlight that bestowed upon the grapes an indelible complexity. The 2000 Leoville Poyferre encases this temporal magic, delivering layers of ripe cassis, black cherry compote and a bequest of aromatic spice which flirts deftly with the undercurrents of poised tannins and a finely-threaded structure.
A Connoisseur's Consideration: A Fine Wine Investment
Fine wine investment is seldom overtaken by whimsy, requiring both discerning acumen and insightful foresight into the marketplace. In this regard, the 2000 Leoville Poyferre garners attention as an astute addition to any portfolio. Its performance since release serves as a beacon for stability in a fluctuating economic seascape, making it one of the prudent selections for investment among St-Julien treasures.
Closure is afforded by the experienced hand as this St-Julien classic sits at its apex with ease after two decades, neither hurried by youth nor tardy with age. If one seeks symphony in longevity and finesse in detail, let them find solace in uncorking this time-capsule where once stored is now splendidly shared.
In conclusion, the 2000 Leoville Poyferre represents not merely a bottle of superior Bordeaux but also encapsulates an extraordinary vintage narrative worthy of oenophilic reverence and financial contemplation. As we anticipate further evolution of its secondary characteristics with bated breath, its savoury textures and precise balance continue to enchant palates and portfolios alike.
Market price (HKD)
HK$17,081.75
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
105.12
Scores and tasting notes
The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous, displaying some nuances in its huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black cherries, cassis, and graphite in a flamboyant style. Opulent, savory, rich, and full-bodied, it is a head-turning, prodigious wine and a complete contrast to the extracted behemoth of Leoville Barton and the backward, classic Leoville Las Cases. The Poyferre’s low acidity, sweet tannin and an already gorgeous mouthfeel make it a wine to drink now as well as over the next 25 or more years.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2010
Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index’s 2000 tasting in London. A sensuous, ripe, harmonious bouquet soars seductively from the glass; red-berried fruit, leather, scorched earth, orange peel and a touch of marmalade. Very good definition. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, lovely focus and purity, seamless texture, cedar and smoke laced black fruits with a touch of graphite towards the finish. This 2000 just does not put a foot wrong. Bravo Didier! Drink 2013-2035. Tasted March 2010.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Sep 2010
This has spices, meat, dark and ripe fruits, and a light sultana character. Full-bodied, tight and firm with a beautiful freshness and great length with notes of licorice and citrus skin. Fascinating stuff. Leave this alone for at least a couple of years. Should be better after 2012.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, May 29th 2012