Half. Lovely full ruby. Classic blackcurrant leaf and sandlewood nose. A touch of graphite too. Densely silky, blackcurrant and cool minerality. Tannins nicely resolved but sufficiently there with the acidity to give a spine. Good length. Last of my halves, and absolutely spot-on, the best to date. ****
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Plenty of vitality remains, showing no signs of decline but clearly at its pinnacle. The aromas are somewhat concealed by a touch of Brettanomyces, lending a barnyard funk, yet this does not detract from the wine, at least in my opinion. It continues to reveal notes of blueberries, pencil shavings, game, and well-integrated oak. A highly enjoyable Saint Julien, although not exhibiting its utmost potential on this particular occasion. Here's hoping my other bottle will shine brighter on a future date!
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(Château Léoville Poyferré) Very dark red violet color; appealing, mature, tart currant, tobacco,, light brett nose; tobacco, tart currant, roasted black fruit, mineral, brett palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points
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3/24/2024 - SimonG wrote: 92 Points
Half. Lovely full ruby. Classic blackcurrant leaf and sandlewood nose. A touch of graphite too. Densely silky, blackcurrant and cool minerality. Tannins nicely resolved but sufficiently there with the acidity to give a spine. Good length. Last of my halves, and absolutely spot-on, the best to date. ****
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3/10/2024 - Carson.McEvoy Likes this wine: 91 Points
Plenty of vitality remains, showing no signs of decline but clearly at its pinnacle. The aromas are somewhat concealed by a touch of Brettanomyces, lending a barnyard funk, yet this does not detract from the wine, at least in my opinion. It continues to reveal notes of blueberries, pencil shavings, game, and well-integrated oak. A highly enjoyable Saint Julien, although not exhibiting its utmost potential on this particular occasion. Here's hoping my other bottle will shine brighter on a future date!
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2/10/2024 - PoyferrAgent1998 Likes this wine: 89 Points
A straightforward Saint-Julien from the books: rich blue fruit, decent structure, integrated but soothing oak. The 95 is drinking very well currently.
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12/27/2023 - bon vivant wrote: flawed
Corked !
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12/1/2023 - hippoonroofeatingcake Likes this wine:
Medium weight, classic and delicious. Not haunting or complex at all but very pleasurable. Good now, no hurry though, still quite fruity.
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