Lafleur 1998

Lafleur 1998

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  • Vinous rating 97
  • Robert Parker rating 94
Lafleur 1998
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HED94199

75 cl

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£950.00
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Château Lafleur is a highly regarded wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, known for producing small quantities of high-quality red wines. The vineyard covers approximately 4.5 hectares and is planted with a mix of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Bottles from the 1998 vintage are now highly sought-after, as both Saint-Émilion and Pomerol wines turned out particularly good that year.
97 Vinous
The 1998 Lafleur has been biding its time since it exited from barrel and is now just beginning to flex its muscles. The wonderful bouquet has finally opened with complex red berry fruit, wild hedgerow, truffle and Earl Grey scents that are beautifully defined, opulent yet wonderfully controlled. That translates across onto the palate, which is deep and opulent compared to, say, the 2000, yet exhibits real panache and style. This is structured, yet time is abrading its austerity after 27 years to reveal a compelling white pepper- and mineral-infused finish that is sensual and harmonious. The 1998 is utterly sublime and destined for a long drinking window. Tasted from ex-château magnum at Kate & Kon's 40-Year vertical in Austria. Neal Martin2nd September 2025

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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.

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