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Tasting notes
Score 85/100 · Drink 2021-2024, Neal Martin, Sep 2022

The 1978 Léoville-Poyferré was the last vintage before the arrival of Didier Cuvelier. The nose is fully mature with tobacco and pine cone scents, a little diffuse but not terrible. The palate is dry on the entry, though there is less VA than other mature vintages of this Saint-Julien. The austere finish suggests bottles should be consumed soon.

Critic scores

Critic scores
82
82/100

Average Score

80
80/100

Robert Parker

80
80/100

Robert Parker

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80 points
Robert Parker
Score 80/100 · Drink 1982, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

An easygoing wine, with soft, charming, above-average-intensity flavors, medium body, and very light tannins, this is a wine that has obviously been vinified for near-term consumption. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/82.

80 points
Robert Parker
Score 80/100 · Robert Parker

An easygoing wine, with soft, charming, above-average-intensity flavors, medium body, and very light tannins, this is a wine that has obviously been vinified for near-term consumption. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/82. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Léoville Poyferré - producer
Leoville Poyferre

Ch. Léoville-Poyferré is a Second Growth Saint-Julien property that was once part of the same estate as Ch. Léoville Barton and Ch. Léoville Las Cases. It has the most complex and varied soils of the three and produces the most voluptuous, seductive style of wine.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Deuxième Grand Cru Classé

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