Description

Château Léoville Poyferré 2001 – Saint-Julien

The classic precision of a great Saint-Julien

Often overshadowed by the heralded 2000 vintage, 2001 proved to be a sleeper success in the Médoc, particularly among top estates like Château Léoville Poyferré. As a distinguished Grand Cru Classé, this wine exemplifies the structured elegance and refined soul that define the Saint-Julien appellation.

In the glass, it displays a deep garnet color with subtle signs of age along the rim. The nose is noble and expressive, offering layers of ripe blackcurrant, cedarwood, fine leather, and blond tobacco, with refined hints of sweet spices and polished oak. The palate is generous and balanced, with tannins that are present yet seamlessly integrated. It shows a beautiful equilibrium between freshness and maturity, with a long, mineral-driven finish that carries depth and poise.

This 2001 Léoville Poyferré is a wine of classical character, fully mature and ready to shine alongside elegant dishes such as roast veal with morels, stuffed squab, or aged Comté cheese.

Caractéristiques

Castle / Estate / House	Château Léoville Poyferré
Designation	Saint-Julien
Note (/100)	jq 94/100
Degree of alcohol (% vol)	13
Capacity (cl)	75
Color	Red
Vintage (year)	2001
Référence	c2h