2010 Leoville-Poyferre (St-Julien)

The 2010 Leoville-Poyferre takes the 2009 and ups the ante with brilliantly defined, intense black fruit. Perhaps it is just a little more ‘serious’ compared to the previous vintage, but is finely chiseled and displaying more mineralite. The palate has mellowed since I last tasted it, developing more rondeur and a more caressing texture. Extremely pure in style, this fans out wonderful, fills the mouth and lingers for a minute. One of the highlights of Didier Cuvelier’s career, this has a long future ahead. ‘LP’ just does not get better than this. Tasted at the Leoville-Poyferre vertical at the chateau with Sara Lecompte Cuvelier. 97 points