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Leoville Poyferre 1982
St Julien, Second Growth
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| Units | Size | Case size | GBP Price: | Quantities | Buy |
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| 6 | 150cl Magnum | Case 6 | £3,900 per Case | Case | [Add to shopping basket] |
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There is no question that Leoville Poyferre was not making wines at the level of quality they have since 1990. That said, the 1982 is a great wine, no doubt because of the vintage rather than the winemaking at that time. A brilliant effort, it boasts a dense purple color as well as a sweet, flowery bouquet revealing plenty of creme de cassis, plum, and cherry notes, stunning concentration, a boatload of power, sweet tannins (the sweetest and easiest to taste among the St.-Juliens), and a long finish. Although close to full maturity, it has at least 20-25 years of life remaining. Release price: ($130.00/case) Score: 95 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2009-2034 01 June 2009 |
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The 1982 Leoville-Poyferre possesses great concentration, full body as well as considerable structure. A dense purple/plum color reveals some lightening at the rim. Terrific concentration hits the palate with mouth-searing levels of tannin. Full-bodied, thick, structured, muscular, and loaded with potential, this 1982 requires another 5-6 years of cellaring. It should age effortlessly for another 25-30 years. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2030 Score: 94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2006-2030 30 June 2000 |
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