"The 2016 Moulin Riche, the second wine from Léoville Poyferré, comes from a completely separate 21-hectare vineyard. It has quite a punchy bouquet of high-toned black fruit laced with licorice and light violet aromas; there’s something almost raucous that I like here. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and a pleasant saltiness that manifests as black olive tapenade on the aftertaste. Classic Bordeaux from the Cuvelier family."
Neal Martin 90 Punkte
Quelle: www.vinous.com Januar 2019
"The 2016 Léoville-Poyferré is fabulous. Rich, ample and dramatic in bearing, the 2016 possesses striking intensity and vertical lift. The tannins certainly need at least a few years in bottle to soften, but there is so much to look forward to. Graphite, menthol, lavender and licorice complement the inky blue/purplish fruit beautifully. The bottled wine has a bit more Cabernet Sauvignon and less Merlot than the en primeur sample. I tasted the 2016 three times. It's least favorable showing was at the château. For readers and proprietors who think wines always taste better on site...they don't."
Antonio Galloni 97 Punkte
Quelle: www.vinous.com Januar 2019
"A huge, soaring wine, the 2016 Léoville-Poyferré is powerful, vivid and captivating. Vertical tannins and massive concentration belie the wine's 13.6% alcohol. The more virile, brooding side of Saint-Julien comes through in this decidedly potent wine. In 2016, many Saint-Juliens possess incredible richness and voluptuousness. Léoville-Poyferré is arguably the most tannic and brooding of the wines of the appellation. I suspect the 2016 will take many years to be at its very best. A rush of dark fruit, leather, smoke, tobacco and chocolate add the final shades of nuance. "
Antonio Galloni 94-97 Punkte
Quelle: www.vinous.com April 2017