Leoville Poyferre other_regions 4 ha and Ponsot is

4 ha and Ponsot is by far the largest holder in Clos de la Roche)

new leather

silky tannins provide the backdrop as the 2001 opens up in the glass

Is this the best vintage since 1990 or perhaps 1978

The super-sleek

Leoville Poyferre other_regions 4 ha and Ponsot isNot one to put away and age, but there is lots to enjoy here now. It has polish, well delivered red and brambly fruits, persistency and gloss. Oak is a touch more evident than in most years because the fruit is not at full ripeness. As with many 2013s, this offers good potential for drinking over the next decade but no further. 3% Cabernet Franc makes up the rest of the blend.