“Reminding me of the 2018 (as well as the 2009), if not slightly more concentrated, the 2022 Chteau Loville Poyferr is one of the most opulent and flamboyant wines out of the Mdoc in 2022, and it hasincredible intensity while staying light on its feetand graceful. Its dense, glass-staining purple hue is followed by a sensational perfume ofcrme de cassis,graphite,darker chocolate,scorched earth, andflowers. 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.”

–100 Points,Jeb Dunnuck

“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 offresh blackberriesand adash of inkandlead 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.”

–99 Points,James Suckling

“The 2022 Loville Poyferr has turned out very nicely, offering up aromas ofcrme de cassis,cherries,violetsandcreamy new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate that’s ripe but lively, with supple tannins and a long,vanillin-inflectedfinish. This year, the team began picking their Merlot comparatively early and didn’t perform a saigne (tank bleed), given the natural concentration of the vintage, though it remains the most flamboyant and demonstrative of the three Loville estates, seeing some 80% new oak with malolactic fermentation in barrique for the new barrels. It will be a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.”

–96 Points,Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

“Another excellent showcasse for this estate run by Sara Lecompte Cuvelier. Supple, lively, fresh and round, a nice controlled core ofred and black fruit–blackcurrants,cherriesandvioletswith juicy acidity and lean tannins that are fine and well integrated. This feels powerful and concentrated no doubt but the strength comes underneath the fruit and acidity, like a creeping tiger waiting to pounce. Lovely frame and execution, feels on the more opulent and potent side but the acidity and tannin definition is brilliant and this has a really drinkable and moreish quality.”

–96 Points,Decanter

“Solid, dark and winey, with a well-structured core that holdsblackberryandplum reductionnotes in a tightly knit mix ofapple wood,licorice rootandwarm cast iron. The long and direct finish throws off hints ofvioletandink. For the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.”

–95 Points,Wine Spectator