Chateau Lafleur • Pomerol, France
Château Lafleur by Château Lafleur is one of Pomerol’s most coveted and rare reds, a tiny 4–4.5 ha “boutique” grand vin…Château Lafleur by Château Lafleur is one of Pomerol’s most coveted and rare reds, a tiny 4–4.5 ha “boutique” grand vin planted in an unusually equal mix of Merlot and Cabernet Franc (Bouchet) on a complex mosaic of clay- and gravel-based s…Learn More »
$900
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
95
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Gentle at first but increasingly intense, 2011 Château Lafleur layers dark berries, cherry liqueur, and floral notes over graphite, tobacco leaf, and damp stone, all wrapped in satin-like but firmly structured tannins. This vintage shows extra lift and energy compared with richer years, giving the long, persistent finish a sense of precision and freshness rather than sheer power.
Roast rack of lamb with thyme and garlic, Duck breast with cherry glaze, Wild mushroom risotto
Château Lafleur by Château Lafleur is one of Pomerol’s most coveted and rare reds, a tiny 4–4.5 ha “boutique” grand vin planted in an unusually equal mix of Merlot and Cabernet Franc (Bouchet) on a complex mosaic of clay- and gravel-based soils opposite Château Pétrus. This distinctive cépage and low-yield, rigorously traditional viticulture yield a powerful yet refined wine of great minerality, floral lift, and longevity, often described as among Bordeaux’s most individualistic and ageworthy wines.