Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré 2024

Smoky on the nose, fruity on the palate, light-bodied, slightly harsh tannins, short finish with spice and red fruit.

Strawberries, cherries, currants, and flowers on the nose are followed by a forward, early-drinking, light-to-medium-bodied wine filled with red plums that is already charming in the glass. The wine is produced from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, and 14% Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. Drink from 2027-2034. 88-90 pts

Subtle, inviting bouquet revealing many nuances with notes of iris, eucalyptus and cherries. Medium-bodied, the wine is smooth, harmonious and supported by compact tannins offering good structure. A delicious and flavourful wine to enjoy in its youth already, but which has enough tannic backbone to offer some ageing potential.

Bright raspberry and blackberry fruits, firm and finely-boned if a touch austere, no new oak for ageing. Harvest 24 September to 10 October, 26hl/h yield, half of the fabulous 2023 vintage. 3.67 pH.

Deep, intense, purplish colour. A very aromatic nose, refined, subtle and vanilla-scented. Delicate on the attack, fragrant through the mid-palate, with a texture that is both supple and sleek, the wine becomes juicy on the finish, carried by fine tannins. Very good and true to its style. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 13% - pH: 3.67 – IPT: 56.