Château Léoville Poyferré Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1990
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Jeremy Shanker 
Sommelier at RN74
This particular bottle felt a little tired…
This particular bottle felt a little tired…
9.0
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The 1990 Léoville-Poyferré is a wine that I have drunk on several occasions over the years. This ex-château example has a slightly rustic nose, maybe with a touch of VA, though the aromatics are stuffed with so much fruit that you cannot help but fall for its charms. Touches of mint and melted dark chocolate emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, impressive depth, nothing like the finesse of more recent vintages yet with satisfying depth and grip. Perhaps the summer warmth impedes more than the 1989 that I feel has more sophistication, yet this is still a thoroughly pleasurable Saint-Julien. Tasted at Saint-Julien restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
The 1990 Léoville-Poyferré is a wine that I have drunk on several occasions over the years. This ex-château example has a slightly rustic nose, maybe with a touch of VA, though the aromatics are stuffed with so much fruit that you cannot help but fall for its charms. Touches of mint and melted dark chocolate emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, impressive depth, nothing like the finesse of more recent vintages yet with satisfying depth and grip. Perhaps the summer warmth impedes more than the 1989 that I feel has more sophistication, yet this is still a thoroughly pleasurable Saint-Julien. Tasted at Saint-Julien restaurant. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2022)
9.0
Paco Suro
It’s there. Just a hair on the other side of the hill but just fun. High tannins. Cedar and leather notes.
It’s there. Just a hair on the other side of the hill but just fun. High tannins. Cedar and leather notes.
9.0
Joe D'Angelo
90 Poyferrè was amazing... Beautiful class and a silky texture that will instantly win you over!
90 Poyferrè was amazing... Beautiful class and a silky texture that will instantly win you over!
9.6
