Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1989

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.