March 7, 2025
Leoville Poyferre 2022 - 100 Point score upgrade
“the 2022 Château Léoville Poyferré is one of the most opulent and flamboyant wines out of the Médoc in 2022, and it has incredible intensity while staying light on its feet and graceful. Its dense, glass-staining purple hue is followed by a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, graphite, darker chocolate, scorched earth, and flowers.” - 100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
2022 Leoville Poyferre Score Upgrade
If your pallet matches that of Jeb Dunnuck, you’ll be pleased to know that his Bordeaux 2022 in bottle scores are out and that Leoville Poyferre 2022 has been upgraded to a perfect 100-Point rating.
The 2022 Leoville Poyferre is one of the most opulent and flamboyant wines from the Médoc in 2022, recalling the richness of 2018 and 2009, yet with even greater concentration. A blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 4% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it was aged 18-20 months in 80% new oak, giving it a seamless texture and luxurious depth. With its dense, glass-staining purple hue, the wine bursts with crème de cassis, graphite, dark chocolate, scorched earth, and floral notes, creating an intoxicating perfume that evolves beautifully in the glass.
On the palate, it is full-bodied yet graceful, with extravagant layers of ripe fruit, finely integrated oak, and a velvety seamless mouthfeel. Despite its power, it remains elegantly structured, with refined acidity and silky tannins that hide its 14.24% alcohol effortlessly.
Jeb Dunnuck’s perfect 100-point rating is backed by 99 points from James Suckling, while Vinous' Neal Martin awards it 96+, praising its controlled refinement and balance. Antonio Galloni highlights its sensuality and striking mid-palate depth.This is a remarkable Saint-Julien, built for both early pleasure and long-term ageing, evolving gracefully over 30+ years.
Neal Martin concludes nicely for us; “if you are a fan of "LP," you're gonna love the 2022.” With the new 100-point rating and a fantastic price, we’re sure these will make a great addition to your cellar.
Leoville Poyferre 2022
100 Points | Jeb Dunnuck
Reminding me of the 2018 (as well as the 2009), if not slightly more concentrated, the 2022 Château Léoville Poyferré is one of the most opulent and flamboyant wines out of the Médoc in 2022, and it has incredible intensity while staying light on its feet and graceful. Its dense, glass-staining purple hue is followed by a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, graphite, darker chocolate, scorched earth, and flowers. Full-bodied on the palate, it brings extravagant levels of fruit as well as a seamless mouthfeel, beautifully integrated oak, tannins, and acidity, no hard edges, and a gorgeous finish. It shines even today, yet it has beautiful underlying structure and will evolve gracefully over the coming 30+ years. The 2022 is based on 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 4% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged 18-20 months in 80% new oak.
99 Points | James Suckling, Zekun Shuai
A mind-blowing Leoville Poyferre, probably one of the best for a long time. Huge depth and structure, showing a deep matrix of fruit full of fresh blackberries and a dash of ink and lead pencil. Such verticality on the full-bodied palate with beautiful balance and a clear finish that goes on and on for more than a minute. Great potential ahead. This was tasted at the UCGB tasting and was one of the best wines of the day. Drink after 2028. It should improve in the next 10 to 15 years.
96+ Points | Vinous, Neal Martin
The 2022 Léoville-Poyferré showed a lot of potential from barrel and it does so now in bottle. Interestingly, it bursts out of the blocks aromatically for a minute then settles down, gaining delineation and refinement. It is less full-throttle than other vintages and neatly hides the 14.24% alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety-smooth entry. There is such purity here, with fine-boned tannins and nicely judged acidity, all harmonious with a peacock's tail on the finish. Controlled from start to finish, if you are a fan of "LP," you're gonna love the 2022.
96 Points | Vinous, Antonio Galloni
The 2022 Léoville-Poyferré is super-exotic. Dense and pliant, with striking mid-palate depth and exquisite balance, this is pure sensuality. Red cherry, apricot, blood orange, wildflowers and spices all meld together as the 2022 opens in the glass. Seamless, refined tannins extend the mid-palate and finish. The purity of the fruit is remarkable. I also find the new wood imprint—long a signature here—much less evident than in the past. Earlier picking in the Merlot today yields a wine with more red fruit tones than in the past, when Léoville-Poyferré was a darker wine. It will be interesting to see if these are long-term trends. Tasted three times. Stellar.