2014 Château Léoville Poyferré, St Julien, Bordeaux spirit this would nonetheless be a

this would nonetheless be a worthy addition to any cellar Expressive dark fruit and sweet citrus freshness

Independent bottlings of Balmenach are as rare and fleeting as a winter snowfall here on St

powerful and beautifully layered in the glass

To my mind

2014 Château Léoville Poyferré, St Julien, Bordeaux spirit this would nonetheless be a60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. There is fleshy, tasty fruit here, and a lovely intensity on the nose. The bouquet is beautifully expressive and laced with sweet, dark fruits. Cassis and dark fruit continue to dominate on the palate, the crunchy tannins a welcome arrival. The wine is very dark, and you can sense an underlying power, even though it doesn't express itself that way, yet. A wine to be cellared for