Leoville Poyferre - Saint Julien 1990 1500ML IconSake2026 raspberries

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Flaxman Valley and Moculta

the more fruit-driven of all the Saint Julien 2012s with layers of black cherries and cranberry fruit

It might not have the complexity of its peers

How fascinating it will be to follow the evolution of both of these vintages over the next half century

Leoville Poyferre - Saint Julien 1990 1500ML IconSake2026 raspberriesAbsolutely 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.