Lafleur 1996
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Lafleur 1996
HED59057
75 cl
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£615.00
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Château Lafleur is undoubtedly one of the most highly prized estates in Pomerol and, since the Guinadeau family took over in the early 1980s, it has reached even greater heights in terms of quality, consistency and prestige. 1996 was a complex vintage for the Right Bank that produced wines of considerable tannic structure. This is a medium-bodied and firmly structured release, though it has impressive concentration of fruit, intriguing mineral inflections and a long, lingering finish. It is ready to drink, though decanting is recommended.
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- The 1996 Lafleur is not a vintage that I have seen much, although the bottom line is that in this tricky Right Bank season it is better than the disappointing Petrus. Raspberry, black truffle and leather on the rather lean nose, the palate stocky and burly if missing the refinement and precision of a great vintage. There is a sense of attractiveness to this Lafleur, but it does lack that crucial ingredient – charm.
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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.
