CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2ème Cru Classé Saint Julien 2020 vs PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole 2017
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| Availability | In stock | Out of stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £124.75 | — |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | — |
| Style | Other | Other |
| Grape | Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc | Cab Franc |
| ABV | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy | No current tracked offers |
CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2ème Cru Classé Saint Julien 2020
The 2020 Léoville Poyferré is quite backward on the nose, gradually unfurling with aeration to reveal introspective black fruit, licorice and touches of bay leaf. Returning after 20 minutes the aromatics develop life-affirming pixelation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation—very pure and silky in terms of texture. This is lavished in some high-quality new oak, but there is plenty of fruit underneath. It will take several years to fully cohere, but it should be worth waiting for. This is stunning. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole 2017
The nose is initially shy but eventually reveals aromas suggesting leather, cedar, Mediterranean brush and espresso. The firm, full-bodied palate shows the heat of the vintage, offering dried blackberry, roasted coffee bean, licorice and grilled sage while compact, close-grained tannins grip the finish.
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