Léoville Poyferré’s dense ruby/purple 2005 is soft, round and juicy, with lots of blackcurrant fruit, plum and Asian spice. It is medium to full-bodied and, along with Léoville Las Cases and Saint-Pierre, probably one of the best St.-Juliens I tasted in this retrospective. It is surprisingly supple and accessible. Drink it over the next 15 or so years.
2005年的波菲堡莊園紅酒，是聖朱利安產區風土的極致展現，兼具力量與優雅。此佳釀擁有深邃的石榴石紅色澤，散發出黑色水果、煙草和雪松的迷人香氣，口感中的黑醋栗和尤加利的微妙氣息更是令人陶醉。高酸度和平衡的酒精度為這款酒提供了堅實的結構，而法國橡木桶的陳釀過程則賦予了它細膩而融合的橡木香氣。單寧堅實而絲滑，這款酒承諾帶來持久的餘韻和令人振奮的香氣持續性。建議醒酒兩小時，以充分展現其複雜性。它與烤羊肉或威靈頓牛排等濃郁菜餚相得益彰，也可搭配蘑菇燴飯或陳年硬質乳酪。
The 2005 Chateau Leoville Poyferre is a testament to the grandeur of Saint-Julien terroir, offering a harmonious blend of power and elegance. This vintage exudes a deep garnet hue with a bouquet of black fruits, tobacco, and cedar, leading to a palate rich with cassis and a hint of eucalyptus. The wine's structure is underpinned by high acidity and balanced alcohol, while the French oak maturation imparts subtle, well-integrated oak nuances. With tannins that are still firm yet silky, this wine promises a lingering finish with an exhilarating aromatic persistence. Decanting for two hours is recommended to fully appreciate its complexity. It pairs beautifully with robust dishes such as roast lamb or Beef Wellington, and can also complement a mushroom risotto or aged hard cheeses.
