Totally delivers on En Primeur quality, it's exceptional, full of graphite and crayon textured tannins, ink, campfire, cassis, blackberry, bilberry, boom. Harvest September 14 to October 5. 80% new oak, 52hl/h yields, Alix Combes new vineyard manager, replacing long time manager Bruno Clenet.
98 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2026)
Heavenly stuff, the 2023 Château Léoville Poyferré checks in as 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot that spent 18-20 months in 80% new French oak. It brings more sexiness and richness than most in the vintage, yet it isn't over the top and plays in the more classic, elegant style of the vintage. Crème de cassis, spring flowers, violets, graphite, and spicy wood all show on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a pure, graceful, and layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. I love its purity, and this is just loaded with charm. While it's already hard to resist, it should evolve gracefully on its balance, purity, and elegance. Drink 2030-2055.
97 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2026)
The 2023 Léoville-Poyferré is every bit as compelling as it was en primeur. Silky and aromatic, with gorgeous mid-weight balance, the 2023 impresses with class and understated finesse. Black cherry, lavender, menthol, spice, new leather and licorice are all woven together effortlessly. I especially admire the wine's vibrancy and energy, qualities that build effortlessly into a pristine finish that is impossible to forget.
97 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Mar 2026)
A very solid and intense wine with plenty of pure blackberry, blueberry and chocolate character but still subtle and sophisticated. It's full-bodied, very structured, chewy and caressing, with pretty tannins and a long finish. Needs four or five years to soften. Best after 2029.
97 points, James Suckling (Dec 2025)
Rich and ripe but not heavy, very true Poyferré aromatics and fruit intensity but with a deft hand in tannin texture and oak. Pleasurable, concentrated and layered while remaining fresh and cool. Feels well constructed and will age well. A little chalky on the finish. Packing good flavour and concentration.
96 points, Georgie Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2026)
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