2005 Leoville Poyferre
By Chateau Leoville Poyferre
2005 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, St-Julien, Bordeaux
Those fortunate enough to have savoured the splendour of the 2005 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre can attest to its dazzling composition—a vintage deemed exquisite by connoisseurs. The 2005 chapter of this revered Bordeaux estate is a narrative penned in a year of remarkable climatic benevolence, ensuring the grandeur of this offering.
Distinctive Elements of Elegance and Power
The 2005 season blessed St-Julien with near-ideal conditions. A moderate spring precipitated an illustrious summer, culminating in a harvest period marked by composed weather patterns. These elements nurtured the vines to yield fruit rich in character, encapsulating the essence of the terroir.
Upon exploration, the 2005 Leoville Poyferre unveils a vibrant tapestry of layered complexity. Blackcurrants vie for prominence amidst whispers of cassis and refined oak nuances. The palate delivers an opulent structure with silken tannins—hallmarks of superb extraction and meticulous ageing. Its endurance in both bottle and glass signals a creation whose narrative extends far beyond its initial consumption, magnifying its potential as a prized asset in any fine wine investment portfolio.
A Harmonious Marriage Between Terroir and Technique
The interplay between terroir-driven authenticity and adroit winemaking expertise is on full display with the 2005 Leoville Poyferre. The equilibrium achieved here is not a mere chance but the result of tireless dedication to viticultural excellence. A wine so harmoniously structured mediates between potent intensity and elegant restraint—a testament to the savoir-faire of Chateau Leoville Poyferre.
Investment-wise, the renowned 2005 vintage remains one of the well-poised jewels within the realm of high-end wines. It delivers not just on flavour but also promises continued reverence amongst investors seeking to adorn their collection with a mix of robust performance and peerless enjoyment.
In summary, the 2005 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre stands as a beacon among Bordeaux's offerings—a true personification of what makes St-Julien's terroir unique in an exceptional year. Possessing the poise and depth demanded by those at the vanguard of wine excellence, it is an offering that continues to illuminate paths for collectors and investors alike.
Market price (HKD)
HK$10,304.49
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
71.87
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted single blind at Southwold. Again, the nose has shut down like the previous wine. Blackberry, cedar, a touch of animal fur – this should be so incredibly complex in a few years time. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins, very well balanced and supple. Nice elegant, smooth vivacious blackberry and cedar finish. Its sensuality belies the turbo-charged engine at the heart of this wine. Great length. Superb. Drink 2018-2040. Tasted January 2009.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2009
Léoville Poyferré’s dense ruby/purple 2005 is soft, round and juicy, with lots of blackcurrant fruit, plum and Asian spice. It is medium to full-bodied and, along with Léoville Las Cases and Saint-Pierre, probably one of the best St.-Juliens I tasted in this retrospective. It is surprisingly supple and accessible. Drink it over the next 15 or so years.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2015
Although I still prefer the 2003, the 2005 Leoville Poyferre is a gorgeously opulent, approachable wine that is far less massive and austere than its two siblings. The most seductive, approachable, and charming of the three Leovilles, it exhibits a dense purple color as well as a sweet bouquet of mocha, black chocolate, creme de cassis, licorice, and toasty oak. Full-bodied with gorgeous upfront fruit in addition to impressive levels of melted, well-integrated tannin, it should be at its finest between 2015-2035.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #176 April 2008
This is very Cabernet with cassis and currants. Full and tight, with dense fruit and big tannin structure. This has a serious finish, but needs time to develop even more. Try this after 2015.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, May 29th 2012