Classification | Dèuxieme Cru Classé |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Leoville Poyferre |
Vintage | 2000 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Julien |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | 2009-2030 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly damaged, Slightly bin stained |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Condition | From Original Wooden Case |
Label | Perfect |
Wow, this wine has really come on strong. A brilliant effort, it boasts an opaque purple color in addition to a gorgeously sweet nose (make that explosive nose) of blackberries and creme de cassis intermixed with minerals, smoke, and earth. The 2000 is opulent, full-bodied, and much more accessible than either of its two Leoville siblings, Leoville Las Cases or Leoville Barton, with low acidity, sweet tannin, and a layered, sumptuous finish. It continues to improve dramatically and looks to be a great success, rivaling the brilliant 1996 and 1990.
Superb. Vivid, with lovely aromas of berries, minerals, toasted oak and leather. Full-bodied, with extremely well-integrated tannins and a long finish. A wine to remember. Best ever from this estate.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.