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Leoville Poyferre 1982
HED66160
75 cl
12.5%
£340.00
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1982 was an exceptional vintage in Bordeaux and this is possibly one of the greatest releases of that era from St-Julien Second Growth, Château Léoville Poyferré. Now approaching its apogee, it is still wonderfully rich and concentrated, offering notes of black fruits, cedar, tobacco, truffle and earth.
93 Vinous
The 1982 Léoville Poyferré is a vintage that I have not seen for a while. This bottle is splendid. It is Ferrous on the nose and offers wilted rose petals, asphalt and pencil shavings, now firmly into its secondary aromatic phase yet maintaining impressive delineation and freshness. Maybe a little rustic compared to recent vintages, yet charming. The palate is very well balanced, and there is a touch of Brettanomyces that would be understandable given the warmth of the growing season. Cedar and graphite flourish toward the finish. This is at a peak now, and as I averred before, I would drink these sooner unless you have larger formats on your hands. Tasted at Burns & German's dinner to celebrate The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide book at Medlar. Neal Martin26th December 2023
17 Jancis Robinson
Some age at the rim, though deeply coloured at its core. Sweet and charming. High toned. Meaty. Glossy. Broad. Very, very thick and dense. Concentrated and dry but not unpleasantly so. Currently the most enjoyable of the three Léovilles. (JR)
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