Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2004 Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2004

"Along with Leoville Las Cases and a few others, this is among the stars of the appellation. Made in a more floral, supple, Margaux-like style, the deep ruby/purple-hued 2004 Leoville Poyferre exhibits sweet, broad flavors, and plenty of tannin lurking beneath the surface. However, the abundant cherry, black currant, licorice, and smoke notes obscure the tannic clout. This rich, powerful, broad beauty should be drinkable in 2-3 years, and last for two decades."
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
93 points

"Dense, almost dusty tannins, but big fruit that gives potential balance to a fresh wine. Also has blackberry flavors."
Wine Enthusiast
92-94 points

"Very clean, with blackberry, currant and light vanilla aromas. Full and juicy, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Impressive despite a slightly hollow midpalate. Wait and see as this grows in the bottle. May be a bit overextracted this year. Best after 2011."
Wine Spectator
90 points