Lafleur 1985
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Lafleur 1985
HED85325
75 cl
13.5%
£1,120.00
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Lafleur 1985 is a red wine from the Pomerol appellation on Right Bank of Bordeaux. This estate sits on a small plateau where soil consists of gravel and clay over a subsoil of iron-rich sand. 1985 vintage is considered a five-star year for the Right Bank, yielding grapes with high levels of ripeness and soft tannins. This wine contains roughly equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot, a composition that distinguishes it from many neighbouring properties. Cabernet Franc provides a floral, earthy aromatic profile while Merlot contributes plush texture and red berry notes. Winemaking involves fermentation in small concrete vats followed by ageing in French oak. The result is a refined expression of its terroir, balancing aromatic elegance with natural richness of the Pomerol plateau.
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The 1985 Lafleur is a vintage that I have tasted several times, though never from larger format. The aromatics transfix with copious brambly red berry fruit, wild hedgerow, roasted chestnut and Earl Grey scents that cohere wondrously in the glass. At 40 years old, this definitely has plenty of vigor. The palate is supremely well balanced and very harmonious, offering vivid red fruit laced with cedar and white pepper. Fleshier than the 1986 (as expected) with a tender but very persistent finish, this reaffirms how Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau hit the ground running with their first vintage. Tasted from ex-château magnum at Kate & Kon's 40-year vertical in Austria. Neal Martin2nd September 2025
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Chateau Lafleur
Pomerol's Other Superstar
Château Lafleur has come to be recognised as one of greatest producers in Pomerol, offering wines of incredible balance, purity and elegance, with distinct mineral character. A stand out name for Bordeaux's Right Bank, the estate also produces a second red, Les Pensées de Lafleur, produced from a 0.68ha plot with its own distinct terroir - resulting in a lighter, more fragrant style compared to the Lafleur.
Despite both wines being classic blends of Cabernet Franc and Merlot with 20% new oak, the result is two quite different expressions: for example the the dominance of cigar-box and graphite Cabernet Franc complexity in the Lafleur.
