Château Léoville Poyferré 2005 – Saint-Julien, 2ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers power as well as generosity. It reveals notes of wild strawberries, pulpy redcurrants and more slightly juicy cassis associated with a touch of fairly ripe / juicy little purple plum, hints of violet, racy gravel as well as discreet hints of star anise, tobacco, with a subtle hint of nutmeg, a discreet hint of toasted hazelnut and salinity. The palate is fruity and offers suavity, juiciness, a tangy frame, minerality, gourmandize, harmony, a melodious side as well as power while excellence and elegance / distinction. This wine expresses notes of pulpy / juicy blackberry, fleshy / tangy raspberry and more slightly sour cherry associated with touches of pulpy strawberry, fairly ripe small blue fruits, hints of truffle, undergrowth, nutmeg as well as a very discreet animal hint and a subtle tonka bean hint. Tannins are precise, fine and racy. A very good persistence.