2015 Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol 3x75cl

Chateau Lafleur

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 100

Drink To: 2025-2055

Château Lafleur is a tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol property located opposite Pétrus and next to La Fleur-Pétrus, producing wines of comparable quality. Its vineyards are situated on the gravel-rich Pomerol plateau Only natural fertilisers are used and yields are extremely low, even by Pomerol standards. Lafleur's wine is typically a blend of 50/50 Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the latter lending a spectacularly intense perfume. They can display layers and layers of concentrated, black fruits, minerals, tobacco spices and creamy liquorice on the palate. The best vintages can last for up to 50 years.
£2,645.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

98
Neal Martin

The 2015 Lafleur is gradually being pried open by time on the nose, revealing, almost reluctantly, scents of brambly red fruit, truffle oil and pencil shavings. Like before, the Cabernet Franc is more expressive than the Merlot. The palate is intense and fabulous. This has silky tannins, wonderful weight and underlying grace. It is another level in terms of complexity with a beguiling effortlessness on the finish. Heavenly. Tasted at the 2015 Ten-Year-On tasting at Bordeaux Index.

100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"The 2015 Lafleur is a blend of 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it's profoundly scented of plum preserves, chocolate-covered cherries and blueberry pie with nuances of black olives, lavender, unsmoked cigars and cast iron pan plus a touch of Indian spices. The rich, medium to full-bodied palate is completely packed with tightly wound fragrant earth, black fruit and exotic spice layers, supported by perfectly ripe, wonderfully velvety tannins and seamless freshness. The epically long finish delivers a sum that is greater than the many compelling characters imparted on the nose and palate, whispering promises of a whole myriad of provocative finishes to discover throughout this wine's very long future. This exquisite masterpiece is not to be missed."

17
JancisRobinson.com

Tasted blind. Rich, sweet, nose. A bit over-developed. But easy to like because of all that sweetness! (JR)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Pomerol

VINTAGE

2015

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

3x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

100

DRINK TO

2025-2055

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