2010 Leoville Poyferre
By Chateau Leoville Poyferre
2010 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
The 2010 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of heartfelt grandeur, and the 2010 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre contributes mightily to this reputation. In what was a climatically generous year, the estate has sculpted a creation that not only exemplifies the St-Julien appellation but has cemented its position as a cornerstone for fine wine investors.
An Exemplary Vintage with Investment Appeal
At the very heart of winemaking artistry lies the 2010 Leoville Poyferre. The confluence of a near-ideal growing season – characterized by long, warm days tempered by cooling nights – bestowed upon us a vintage with remarkable structure and longevity. This particular year brought forth a wine that gives an emphatic nod to the traditional while waltzing with the avant-garde; its deep ruby colour teases the senses even before the first sip touches the lips.
A Tapestry of Taste: The 2010 Distinction
On the palate, one is met by an intricately laced array of blackberry, cassis, and enticing spice notes, presented on a bed of refined tannins that will undoubtedly ensure cellar worthiness for decades to come. Encased in a silky-smooth texture, its balance of acidity sings harmoniously with concentrated fruit layers, revealing just how exemplary 2010 was for the terroir of St-Julien.
The finish – lengthy and sumptuous – serves as a reminder of why this vintage has become a touchstone for connoisseurs. Indeed, it's this blend of power and poise that makes the 2010 Leoville Poyferre an alluring prospect for investment; not only does it promise profound enjoyment in years of maturity, but it also boasts significant growth potential in value.
For the erudite investor or collector seeking out pinnacle vintages that capture both essence and elegance, the 2010 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre stands out as an astute acquisition. Its formidable composition and quintessential St-Julien provenance make it one of the most captivating offerings from Bordeaux's legendary 2010 vintage.
Market price (USD)
$1,513.79
12x75cl
Highest score
98
POP score
68.89
Scores and tasting notes
The wine out distances both Leoville Las Cases and Leoville Barton, but all three of them are compelling efforts. Full-bodied, dense purple in color, with floral notes intermixed with blackberries, cassis, graphite and spring flowers, this full-bodied, legendary effort is long and opulent, with wonderfully abundant yet sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate and a thrilling, nearly one-minute finish. This spectacular effort from Poyferre that should drink well for 30+ years. Another spectacular wine from the Cuvelier family, Leoville Poyferre (along with Ducru Beaucaillou) may be one of the two best wines of St.-Julien year after year these days. This is a large estate, covering nearly 200 acres, and the final blend of the 2010 Leoville Poyferre is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, a whopping 34% Merlot and the rest 7% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #194 May 2011
Wow. Very intense and aromatic nose with crushed currants and blueberries with hints of nuts and dried flowers. Full body, with very refined tannins and a lovely undercurrent of fruit. Balanced and juicy. Better in 2018.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, November 14th 2013
Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London. The Leoville Poyferre has an intense bouquet with blackberry, dark plum, violet and a touch of bay leaf – almost Margaux like in perfume – heady and opulent and not far removed from the 2009. The palate is full-bodied with succulent ripe black fruit laced with spice box and white pepper. It is very harmonious, crescendos to a vibrant, shimmering finish surfeit with minerality. Superb. Tasted November 2012.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Mar 2013
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Léoville Poyferré opens with notes of sautéed herbs and pencil shavings on the nose, giving way to scents of redcurrant jelly, baked plums and cedar chest plus a waft of cassis. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has pleasant energy and well-played, lightly chewy tannins with compelling freshness on the finish.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 5 March 2020