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2005 Léoville-Poyferré: A Top Expression of a Legendary Vintage - 08/18/2023 - Red Bordeaux

Classic Left-Bank Cellar Gem at Razor-Sharp Pricing
2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien
(Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $200) ($159.99)
"Clearly speaks of the character and success of the vintage ... this is superlative, seductive stuff." — Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

There are few more surefire bets for the cellar than a blue-chip 2005 Bordeaux, especially when it carries a raft of recent press that confirms it as a proven performer nearly 20 years from the vintage. The 2005 Léoville-Poyferré has truly established itself at the top of the vintage heirarchy—in a recent Decanter retrospective, it landed behind only Haut-Brion as the top performing wine of this legendary campaign. This glowing praise is bolstered by more such acclaim from the likes of Suckling, Jane Anson, and Neal Martin, and at our razor-sharp price that beats the market average by a wide margin, it's an obvious score for any well-curated Bordeaux collection.

Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link
2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $200) 98 $159.99 View
2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien 12-Pack in OWC (Pre-Arrival) 98 $1,900.00 View

*Pre-arrival items are expected to be available for shipment or pickup in early 2024.

Léoville-Poyferré Cellars

2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $200)

2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $200) - -3 available ($159.99)

98 points Decanter: "The 2005 vintage was surprisingly strong for Léoville-Poyferré, which I had tied with Mouton-Rothschild for second place just after Haut-Brion. The blend was 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Picking began on 26 September with the Merlot and finished on 8 October. The wine was aged in 75% new casks. The ripe blackcurrant and plum fruit showed some well-integrated notes of cedar, smoke, and earth that remain very youthful. The feel on the palate is substantial but very elegant. The tannins are firm and solid but not astringent. The overall impression is one of well-balanced power, and the finish was subtle and long. (CC)" (01/2021)

97 points Jane Anson: "Clearly speaks of the character and success of the vintage, just so coiled and ready to spring with a few hours in a carafe or in the glass. Unrolls and inches forward, a perfectly controlled, well-judged mix of textured, brambled berry fruits alongside tight juicy blackcurrant, liqourice and chocolate. Touches of smoked cedar also, still at the start of the drinking plateau at 16 years old, no need to open quite yet but this is superlative, seductive stuff." (07/2021)

96 points James Suckling: "Very clear and translucent with currants, blueberries and fresh mushrooms. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that are layered and beautiful. Together and polished with plushness and beauty. Drink or hold." (03/2021)

96 points The Wine Independent: "Medium brick in color, the 2005 Leoville Poyferre sails out of the glass with fragrant notes of creme de cassis, Morello cherries, and fruitcake with hints of dried roses, star anise, cigar box, and dried mint plus a hint of cast-iron pan. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a fantastic backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins and racy acidity supporting the layer upon layer of perfumed black fruits, finishing long and mineral-tinged." (06/2022)

2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien 12-Pack in OWC (Pre-Arrival)

2005 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien 12-Pack in OWC (Pre-Arrival) - 0 available ($1,900.00)

98 points Decanter: "The 2005 vintage was surprisingly strong for Léoville-Poyferré, which I had tied with Mouton-Rothschild for second place just after Haut-Brion. The blend was 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Picking began on 26 September with the Merlot and finished on 8 October. The wine was aged in 75% new casks. The ripe blackcurrant and plum fruit showed some well-integrated notes of cedar, smoke, and earth that remain very youthful. The feel on the palate is substantial but very elegant. The tannins are firm and solid but not astringent. The overall impression is one of well-balanced power, and the finish was subtle and long. (CC)" (01/2021)

97 points Jane Anson: "Clearly speaks of the character and success of the vintage, just so coiled and ready to spring with a few hours in a carafe or in the glass. Unrolls and inches forward, a perfectly controlled, well-judged mix of textured, brambled berry fruits alongside tight juicy blackcurrant, liqourice and chocolate. Touches of smoked cedar also, still at the start of the drinking plateau at 16 years old, no need to open quite yet but this is superlative, seductive stuff." (07/2021)

96 points James Suckling: "Very clear and translucent with currants, blueberries and fresh mushrooms. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that are layered and beautiful. Together and polished with plushness and beauty. Drink or hold." (03/2021)

96 points The Wine Independent: "Medium brick in color, the 2005 Leoville Poyferre sails out of the glass with fragrant notes of creme de cassis, Morello cherries, and fruitcake with hints of dried roses, star anise, cigar box, and dried mint plus a hint of cast-iron pan. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a fantastic backbone of firm, fine-grained tannins and racy acidity supporting the layer upon layer of perfumed black fruits, finishing long and mineral-tinged." (06/2022)