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 »
$1275
/750ml
2017 Retail Average
98
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Dark, tightly focused fruit drives Chateau Lafleur 2017, layering blackcurrant, plum and black raspberry with hints of licorice, violet and warm earth. The palate is powerful yet refined, with densely woven, fine-grained tannins and vibrant freshness that carry an exceptionally long, resonant finish. A serious, long-lived Lafleur that captures the vintage’s straight, classical profile with remarkable depth and energy.
Roast saddle of lamb with rosemary; Dry-aged ribeye steak; Truffle-infused squab
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.