"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim

The nose is still tight with red fruits and light oak notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth, herbs and black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced, with an Italian feel. Complex and entertaining.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 19 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$115. — a month ago

Steve S.

9.1

Enjoyed this bottle on NYE. did not disappoint. Interesting subtle tangerine tastes lingered on the tongue that I’d forgotten about. This one n/v was bottled in early 2022. Been in my possession about 2 years. — 6 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

Andrea Watt

8.9

Green apple, grapefruit, and stone. Crisp, acidic, and lightly sweet. Good flavor but a hint sour. — 4 years ago

Max Waldron

9.0

With carignan- jammy and delicious but not obvious — 6 years ago

Rachel

9.5

Bought at 30th birthday wine tasting day. Love! — 6 years ago

Stanley Dowell

9.2

Classic style rioja. Bold and dry with a little spice — 3 months ago

with Matt

Michael Chelus

9.0

Apple, lemon, apricot, melon and blood orange. Racy acidity and bold minerality. — 5 months ago

Al Chew

10

One of my all-time favourites. — 9 months ago

Amy Simone

9.1

Smooth, fruity, low tannins — a year ago

Andrea Watt

8.9

Bold oak and cedar over black cherry and a touch of stone. Big and holds up well to food. — 3 years ago

Brett Francis

9.0

This was very closed for the first pour and benefited greatly from some time (1hr) to breathe. Once it opened up, it had a liquid smoke hints on a crisp, grassy nose. Tasted of blackberry, black cherry, and cola with along acidic finish. — 4 years ago

Eric

9.5

Rich, lush, and ripe. No game or pepper. — 6 years ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.3

This is amazing! — 3 months ago

Ericsson

9.6

Can you spot the difference? 2012 v 2022. Rebellion or Progression? At Cheval Blanc estate in Saint Emilion Bordeaux. — 4 months ago

Jim O’Gorman

9.1

Enjoyed this ultra full bodied Cab with nice steak. Let this bottle breathe a good 4-5 hours before serving. And then decanter. It was worth the wait. — 8 months ago

John Malcolm

9.4

Rated this over five years ago. All I can say is “ditto” — a year ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.0

This 1994 Bordeaux is a pleasant treat and perfect compliment to our assortment of charcuterie and Italian antipasto. Decanted for one hour but could have been longer as the wine continues to open up by every sip. This wine has a beautiful bouquet with earthy flavors including tobacco, leather, and hints of fig. Buon Natale! — 3 years ago

with Michael

Jenna Foster

9.0

V. Sattui wine club. Our preferred V Sattui pinot - fruity and lush while not being too heavy. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Very dark Ruby with rich fruit aromas with sweet tones. On the palate blackberry and black plum flavors with sweet spice and cacao notes. Soft full tannins, long finish with smoky oak and earthy ending. Perfect to drink now. — 6 years ago