2003 Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol 6x75cl
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Neal Martin
The 2003 Lafleur now sports a slightly muted, rather one-dimensional bouquet, that on this occasion is shown up by the superior and more vigorous 2001 Lafleur. Dark berry fruit, hints of cola intermingle with sandalwood and sage on the nose. The palate is full-bodied for this Pomerol with supple tannin, quite grippy in the mouth with a peppery, voluminous finish. I just feel there is a very slight vegetal element on the aftertaste that is possibly due to the short hang time. It is very creditable for the vintage but the bottom line is: it is not a great Lafleur, but a good Pomerol in context. Tasted at the Christies Lafleur masterclass in London.
Neal Martin
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's a oe10-Year Ona tasting in London. The Lafleur 2003 shows its class on the nose with better definition than its Pomerol neighbours: lovely gamey notes coming through with bacon fat and roasted chestnuts that at least give it a sense of personality. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and perhaps this is evolving into a more feminine Lafleur than expected " certainly approachable with fine cohesion. The difference here is that Jacques Guinaudeau's wine shrugs off the merciless heat of the vintage, is not oppressed by it. It is not a top tier Lafleur and is outclassed by Petrus, but it remains an enjoyable Pomerol. Tasted March 2013.
JancisRobinson.com
Mid smudgy garnet. Very flat on the nose. Some herbaceousness but lacks its classic perfume. A little hard on the palate and abrupt at the end. Uncharacteristically hard. Not a great bottle. Seems flavour-scalped? Mild TCA? Though no obvious musty aromas. (JH)
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