1990 Leoville Poyferre
By Chateau Leoville Poyferre
1990 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, St-Julien, Bordeaux
In the pantheon of illustrious Bordeaux vintages, the 1990 Leoville Poyferre is a particular jewel in the crown of St-Julien. Cult Wines proudly presents this exceptional vintage, which has captured the hearts of fine wine investors and connoisseurs alike. This epochal year stood out even in a region accustomed to the world's reverence, embodying a sumptuous blend of climatic generosity and vinous artistry.
A Vintage Time Capsule
The 1990 growing season graced Chateau Leoville Poyferre with near-ideal conditions. An early, warm spring gave way to a hot summer and a timely, measured rainfall in September, ensuring optimal ripeness and concentration. Unequivocally, the 1990 vintage encapsulates a year when nature seemed in concert with winemakers’ aspirations.
Embodied Elegance: Investing in History
A tasting of the 1990 Leoville Poyferre reveals not simply a wine, but an experience – opulent yet astonishingly balanced. It stands as an emblem of antiquity that continues to unfold its narrative through the decades. This is a vintage boasting concentrated cassis, intertwined with beguiling truffle and tobacco on the nose; it blankets the palate with luxuriant black fruits, leading into an enduring finish defined by sublime tannic structure.
The 1990 offering from Chateau Leoville Poyferre remains exhilaratingly alive — a testimony to its storied terroir and assiduous guardianship over time. For investors seeking to acquire a slice of vinous history, here lies not merely an asset but a treasure trove of sensory refinement.
Pairing this St-Julien marvel with cuisine must be approached as an art form – think succulent roast game or earthy wild mushroom risotto; dishes that respect and echo its complex profile.
As we look towards future investment stars in our cellars, let us not bypass the established honours accorded to such timeless classics as the 1990 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre. Its exquisite composition will continue to enchant palates while proving an astute addition to any discerning investor’s portfolio.
Current market price
£3,780.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
222.35
Scores and tasting notes
Absolutely spectacular, the1990 Leoville Poyferre is much more evolved than either of its two Leoville neighbors. Its opaque plum/garnet color is accompanied by a gorgeous bouquet of smoke, charcoal, creme de cassis, and flowers. Fleshy and opulent, it comes across like a St.-Julien with a Pomerol texture and allure. This beauty has reached full maturity where it should remain for another two decades. Release price: ($325.00/case)
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009
Tasted at a private dinner hosted by The White Club in Basel. The 1990 has always been a bit of a barnstorming Saint Julien and this bottle was a reminder of how great the 1990 vintage can be. It has that luminosity on the nose that implies a rich, decadent, suave bouquet of black cherries, salted liquorice, Hoi Sin and mulberry. The palate displays enormous concentration with layer upon layer of rich, black fruit and (considering the opulence of the wine), impressive mineralite. 'A Shire horse of a wine,' is how I signed off my tasting notes. It will last another 20 years
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Mar 2013