Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

10

Words almost fail here. Monumentally fine and utterly complete, combining substance with incredible elegance and purity. Everything is perfectly integrated. One of those Champagnes that simply feels inevitable from first sip to last. — 6 days ago

Tegan Marriott

9.2

The epitome of efflorescence. Profuse refinement, impeccable balance, pirouettes with a spry charm, inspiring & mature. — 8 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

My favorite jura wine at the moment. — 9 months ago

Robert Ahlstrom

9.1

Light garnet, cloudy, light bodied, mineral and noticeable acidity, tart red currants and dry cider, great jura! — a year ago

Sébastien F

9.2

Beau savagnin de maceration. — 4 years ago

Robert Brown

8.9

Excellent. Helen's. — 5 years ago

with Cynthia

Whiney Guy

9.4

Easy drinking jolly rancher blend of white and red grapes — 6 years ago

Elmars

9.1

A perfectly composed bouquet with a well-balanced flavor profile. The snails were accompanied at Caveau des Arches in Beaune. — 25 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.0

Sweet/dry in between. — 7 months ago

Sébastien F

9.1

C'est frais fruité, joueur, charmeur — 9 months ago

Masafi

9.7

Tasted on Wednesday 14 May 2025: A wine that evokes the heart of a burning forest — old-vine Grenache and century-old Carignan conjure up smoldering earth, wild herbs, and dark berries. It’s raw, intense, and untamed, like fire licking through ancient woods.
— a year ago

Andrew Liguori

8.9

Barnyard funk, burnt chicken, cranberry and kirsch with dry soft tannins. — 3 years ago

Vin d’Ottawa

9.2

Dangerously quaffable. Sweet marzipan with underlying tang. — 4 years ago

Sébastien F

9.1

Fruits acidulés belle longueur. — 6 years ago

Matthew Robinson

9.1

Really, great malbec at its peak — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Always fire! — 4 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.1

With 🦐 sando! — 8 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Château Léoville Poyferré 2014
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A distinguished Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth) from Saint-Julien, Château Léoville Poyferré has been elevated under the stewardship of the Cuvelier family and Michel Rolland’s consultancy. The 2014 vintage is a classic Bordeaux blend comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This cooler year yielded wines with notable polish, freshness, and age-worthy structure.  

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive and refined, the bouquet opens with blackcurrant, cassis, and plum, framed by cedar, graphite, violets, and aromatic spice. The palate is layered with ripe red and dark fruits, along with hints of tobacco, pepper, and soft oak—a harmonious reflection of balanced ripeness and terroir depth.  

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied, with smooth yet structured tannins and vivid acidity. The finish is long and mineral-tinged, echoing Saint-Julien’s limestone terroir while expressing both strength and grace.

Winemaking Notes
Vinified traditionally and aged in French oak barrels (predominantly new), the 2014 benefits from meticulous attention to extraction and maturation, resulting in elegant concentration and finesse.  

Food Pairing
Wonderful with roast lamb, herb-crusted beef, or rich mushroom dishes. Decanting for an hour enhances its layered complexity.

Verdict
A classic expression of Left Bank finesse and depth, Château Léoville Poyferré 2014 strikes an artful balance between fruit, structure, and refinement. Enjoy now with decanter or cellar it to explore its evolution over the next decade.Cheers! — 10 months ago

John Willison

8.9

Jasmine, honeysuckle, stone fruit. — 4 years ago

Mark S.

9.0

A bit sweet, strawberry. Then sour. A bit forest flavor. 2018 @460/G,1780(2300), domaine, 200926 — 6 years ago