Bettane et Desseauve

La Revue du Vin de France

VertdeVin

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.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

A quick splash decant was all this beauty needed to discover its rich, ripe, full-bodied, concentrated and ready to go character. The wine is supple, deep, dark and as I mentioned, for a 2000, it’s delivering a lot of pleasure with its multiple layers of lusciously-textured fruit. Most of the tannin has melted away allowing this stunner to shine.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous, displaying some nuances in its huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black cherries, cassis, and graphite in a flamboyant style. Opulent, savory, rich, and full-bodied, it is a head-turning, prodigious wine and a complete contrast to the extracted behemoth of Leoville Barton and the backward, classic Leoville Las Cases. The Poyferre’s low acidity, sweet tannin and an already gorgeous mouthfeel make it a wine to drink now as well as over the next 25 or more years.

James Suckling

This has spices, meat, dark and ripe fruits, and a light sultana character. Full-bodied, tight and firm with a beautiful freshness and great length with notes of licorice and citrus skin. Fascinating stuff. Leave this alone for at least a couple of years.