Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1989

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Classification Dèuxieme Cru Classé
Type Red
Brand Chateau Leoville Poyferre
Vintage 1989
Country France
Region Bordeaux, St. Julien
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume 1,5
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect
Drinkable -2018
Stock 0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (89)

The 1989 Leoville-Poyferre performed well in this tasting. It has always been a very good wine, but somewhat abrasively tannic, with a coarser structure and degree of toughness that has been slow to subside. In this tasting, the wine exhibited a youthful color, as well as attractive, sweet, cherry and black-currant notes in its nose intermingled with a touch of earth and spice. The 1989 does not possess the body, weight, and richness of the 1990, coming across as more of a mid-weight, leaner style of wine. It is more austere, and the tough tannin that has been a worrisome component since its birth is still present. This wine could turn around and come close to being an outstanding example.

Winespectator (90)

Dark ruby-colored center, verging on purple. Superripe aromas of cassis, berry and mint. Full-bodied, very sleek, with fine tannins and a long, long, caressing finish.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.


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