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Château Lafleur

Celebrated as the “Jewel of Pomerol”, Château Lafleur is an 11-acre vineyard across from Petrus, producing wines of equivalent quality. The property is evenly planted of Merlot and Cabernet Franc producing wines of minerality, elegance, opulence and exotic dark fruits. Arguably the most individualistic Bordelais wine around, Lafleur has been awarded The Wine Advocate 100 points on their 1945, 1947, 1950, 1975, 1982, 2000, 2009, and 2010 vintages. Robert Parker commented that they are one of the most distinctive, most exotic, and greatest wines, not only in Pomerol, but in the world.

Tasting Notes

JS100: This red shows such beautiful and ripe aromas of blackberries, orange peel, hazelnuts, and tropical fruits. It's full-bodied, with superb texture of polished tannins that are velvety. The length last for minutes. It's muscular yet elegant. It flexes it muscle yet pulls them back. What gorgeous tone to this young red. Try in 2020.
WA99: Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2010 Lafleur put in an absolutely no holds barred astonishing performance. Lafleur is wont to improve in bottle and this is certainly the case apropos the 2010. It has a boisterous ripe blackberry, cranberry, sous-bois and graphite-scented bouquet that is an absolute beauty. Power mixed with quite brilliant precision, you almost want to laugh at its sheer audacity. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin; there is immense depth and wonderful cohesion. Mineral-drenched black fruit, a slightly chalky texture and outstanding energy and tension on the finish - this is a magnificent Pomerol from the Guinaudeau family. Tasted December 2016.

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