2000 Château Léoville Poyferré, St Julien, Bordeaux

Medium garnet-brick in color, the 2000 Leoville Poyferre rocks up with bold notions of cigar box, baked cherries, dried mulberries, and creme de cassis with hints of eucalyptus, Chinese five spice, sandalwood, and leather. Medium-bodied, with lovely freshness and spicy layers defining the mature palate, it has a lightly chewy texture and long savory finish.

93/100, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, June 2022