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 »
$1195
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
97
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Energy is the calling card of 2021 Château Lafleur, a Pomerol that streaks across the palate with intense red and black currant fruit, wild berries and a lightning-bright line of acidity. Beneath the vibrant core you find layers of orange zest, spice, dark florals and fine, graphite-tinged tannins, giving a sense of precision and quiet power rather than bulk. This is a brilliantly focused, tightly coiled Lafleur that feels destined to blossom into something profound with long bottle age.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with mushroom jus; Duck breast with cherry and red wine reduction
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.