2006 Les Pensees
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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About a third of the crop became Pensées after selling off 15% as Pomerol, “a bit more” than in 2005. 59% Merlot, 41% Cabernet Franc. If anything a slightly lighter colour than the Guinaudeaus’ AC Bordeaux Ch Grand Village! Bright crimson, Light, fresh nose – spring flowers almost. Then quite a bit of weight on the palate – almost bloody! Great well balanced mouthful, quite advanced but bright shining fruit. Long. (JR)
(a 59/41 blend of merlot and cabernet franc; the property's second wine, made from a hectare of young vines as well as "the more humid" soils, was introduced with the 1987 vintage) Bright red-ruby. Sexy aromas of inky cherry, minerals, violet and meat. Not especially dense but supple, meaty and sweet, with notes of blackberry and licorice.
About the producer
The Société Civile du Ch. Lafleur is the collective name for the Guinaudeau family’s wines and estates. These are some of the Right Bank’s most famous wines, including Ch. Lafleur and Les Pensées in Pomerol, along with Les Perrières, Les Champs Libres and Ch. Grand Village in Fronsac.