1986 Leoville Poyferre
By Chateau Leoville Poyferre
1986 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, St-Julien, Bordeaux
In the tapestry of Bordeaux's illustrious history, few vintages carry the reverence like the 1986 Leoville Poyferre from Chateau Leoville Poyferre. A captivating chapter in St-Julien's winemaking legacy, the '86 stands at an apex where time, terroir, and talent intersect with magnificent results.
An Emblem of Elegance
The 1986 vintage in St-Julien was marked by favourable climatic conditions which laid the foundation for a harvest that would blossom into wines of longevity and profound complexity. In this scenario, the 1986 Leoville Poyferre unfurls a cornucopia of sensory delights; a wine investment jewel that has risen gracefully with age.
A deep garnet hue carries whispers of its noble age, while a bouquet bearing the hallmarks of mature Bordeaux greets the olfactory senses - truffles interwoven with leather and tobacco notes, all precursors to a palate layered with savoury dark fruits and a finish that lingers with refined tannic structure.
A Rhapsody in a Glass
Decanting reveals subtleties often concealed within a wine of such stature – roasted herbs and a hint of graphite that wonderfully frame this St-Julien's inherent richness. The 1986 vintage expresses an exhilarating balance, where power meets elegance, encapsulating the quintessential characteristics prized by fine wine enthusiasts and astute investors alike.
The 1986 Leoville Poyferre is an encounter with St-Julien mastery; it is an embodiment of all that is to be treasured when investing not just in wine but in liquid history. Its journey since harvest has been monitored scrupulously by those who seek to unveil the layers behind one of Bordeaux’s most compelling narratives.
To indulge in the 1986 Leoville Poyferre is to partake in an experience steeped in enological virtuosity; from Chateau Leoville Poyferre’s esteemed lineage flows this transcendent vintage, meriting its position as one of the most sought-after collectibles for fine wine portfolios.
Current market price
$2,250.00
12x75cl
Highest score
92
POP score
112.5
Scores and tasting notes
No tasting note available.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2008
One of the more developed of the Medoc's 1986s, this dark plum/ruby-colored wine is already showing some pink at its rim. The wine shows medium body, some dusty, gritty tannins, yet a sweet, spicy, plummy nose with black currants, minerals, and underbrush. The wine has reached its plateau of maturity, where it should stay for at least 10-15 years. A very good but unexciting effort from Leoville-Poyferre. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 3/02.
Robert Parker Jr - Bordeaux Book, 4th Edition Jan 2003
One of the more developed of the Medoc’s 1986s, this dark plum/ruby-colored wine is already showing some pink at its rim. The wine shows medium body, some dusty, gritty tannins, yet a sweet, spicy, plummy nose with black currants, minerals, and underbrush. The wine has reached its plateau of maturity, where it should stay for at least 10-15 years. A very good but unexciting effort from Leoville-Poyferre. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 3/02.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 2002