2002 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien Deuxieme Cru

Vinous 90

Ruby-red. Complex aromas of cherry, currant, cedar, tobacco, mocha, minerals, menthol and licorice. Bright and penetrating, with juicy acids giving definition to the wine’s flavors. Flavors run more to black fruits than the nose would suggest. A nicely aromatic wine with ripe tannins and solid structure. [Stephen Tanzer, 05/01/2005]

Robert Parker 90

Tasted blind at Farr’s 2002 Bordeaux tasting. This bottle has a very lifted, well-defined nose with blackberry, raspberry, earth and tar. Good definition. Autumn leaves. It has a ripe entry on the palate; chewy middle, solid, firm tannins, bright black fruits, redcurrant and cedar. Nice focus on the finish-discernibly good winemaking here but it needs more time. Tasted October 2009. [Neal Martin, 01/10/2009]