Pensees de Lafleur 1987

Pensees de Lafleur 1987

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  • Vinous rating 88
Pensees de Lafleur 1987
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75 cl

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£212.00
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A rare find from the `87 vintage from Château Lafleur`s second label, Pensées de Lafleur. Rarely seen on the shelves, expect to find the hallmarks of mature complexity, from sous bois and tobacco notes to cedar and spice.
88 Vinous
The 1987 Pensées de Lafleur is the maiden release, a vintage when Jacques Guinaudeau bravely decided that he would not release any Grand Vin. So, this is ostensibly the 1987 Lafleur and not a separate bottling from part of their vineyard like subsequent vintages. It offers candied orange peel on the nose, quite high-toned with blackberry and raspberry, becoming savoury and tertiary with time. The palate has moderate complexity, a little overawed by the Clos Rougeard served alongside, though with a fresh, if slightly attenuated finish. It’s a fascinating Pomerol, one I would choose to drink over the next five years since it’s beginning to look a bit ragged. Neal Martin30th September 2022

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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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