92/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Deep colour, a youthful wine in all respects. The bouquet shows plenty of dark berry primary fruit and the palate is full-bodied, deep and dense, with layers of tannin and liberal extract. It's certainly approachable now, but seems to need considerably more time - if only because it lacks mellowness and detail. Indeed, it seems a trifle four-square and plain, at least at this age of 11 years young. Leave it in the cellar.
Tasted: 09/02/2016
Drink: 2021 to 2036
93 Points Robert Parker
Along with Leoville Las Cases and a few others, this is among the stars of the appellation. Made in a more floral, supple, Margaux-like style, the deep ruby/purple-hued 2004 Leoville Poyferre exhibits sweet, broad flavors, and plenty of tannin lurking beneath the surface. However, the abundant cherry, black currant, licorice, and smoke notes obscure the tannic clout. This rich, powerful, broad beauty should be drinkable in 2-3 years, and last for two decades.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. June, 2007