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 »
$625
/750ml
2013 Retail Average
93
/100
2013 Pro Rating
From a tricky year, Chateau Lafleur 2013 leans on clarity and finesse rather than power, offering cool black cherry and berry fruit laced with flowers, a hint of mint and warm stone. The palate feels medium-bodied, taut and linear, its firm yet polished tannins carrying bright red and dark fruit into a quietly persistent, mineral-edged finish that’s more about poise than opulence.
Roast duck with cherries, Herb-crusted lamb loin, 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.