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Pianojim wrote:

Saturday, April 17, 2021 - Leoville Poyferre 2018, April 16 and 17, 2021

Leoville Poyferre 2018, like many of the great 2018’s, is mind blowingly good. What makes this vintage so mind blowing? The 2018’s are rich, smoky and voluptuous, with maximum enjoyment, while at the same time very fresh and exciting to drink. Smooth and buttery tannins, sometimes cashmere like. Upon reflection, these wines display multi-dimensional and at times kaleidoscopic delineations of beautiful flavors that are pure pleasure.

That is the Leoville Poyferre 2018. It has the distinctive character of Leoville Poyferre amplified to hedonistic levels. And with age I imagine the finely delineated flavor dimensions we can discern when it’s young will meld into a truly gorgeous harmony.

I am a big fan of Leoville Poyferre, and some of the years that stand out to me are 2000 (classic), 2003 (hedonistic), 2009 (a jewel), 2016 (fresh and beautiful). The 2018 may be the best one so far. And the price is quite reasonable for the quality.

For 2018, in addition to Leoville Poyferre, the other knockout 2018s I have tried include Pontet Canet, Smith Haute Lafitte, Cos D’Estournel and Canon. All mind blowingly good in their own ways but Leoville Poyferre is the most voluptuous, lip-smacking delicious wine of that esteemed group.

2018’s are drinking great right now, no need to wait but I would love to be able to taste them 20 years from now. That’s what I think it will take for these to hit another level.

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