Château Léoville Poyferré 2000 – Saint-Julien, 2ème Grand Cru Classé

On the nose it is aromatic, delicate as well as subtle power. It reveals the notes of truffle, fairly ripe blackberry, raspberry associated with humus, mint, pepper as well as a discreet hint of ripe black cherry and a discreet hint of pepper. On the palate, it is fruity, balanced, racy and offers juiciness, a tangy frame, minerality, good definition, a little suavity, a certain sapidity, gourmandize profound and freshness. This wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy cassis, ripe / small tangy red fruits and more slightly truffle associated with small touches of undergrowth / humus, fresh nutmeg as well as discreet minty hints and a subtle hint of pepper. Tannins are very fine, delicate and delicious. A nice sapidity on the finish / persistence. Nice minerality racy / gravelly.