2022 Le Plus de la Fleur de Bouard
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The 2022 Château La Fleur De Boüard Le Plus is brilliant, which, given the track record here, should surprise no one. Ripe black cherries, cassis, spicy oak, graphite, camphor, and chalky minerality all shine in this beauty, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a seamless, layered mouthfeel, ripe yet present tannins, and a great finish. It's going to benefit from 4-5 years and be shockingly good over the following decade.
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Mint chocolate, cumin, toasted spices, black fruit and roasted herbs on the nose of this full-bodied and plush red. It’s velvety and encompassing with lots of richness, but balanced and well-integrated. Drink after 2026.
Concentrated, inky plum colour, attractive violet around the rim, luscious in texture, well judged bitterness, this is enjoyable, has impact and character, and feels supercharged without being overpowering, damson, black chocolate and liquorice. 100% new oak for ageing.
With a floral, chocolate and plummy character, the wine is lush, dark and polished. On the palate, you find layers of spicy plums, cocoa and a touch of chocolate-orange in the finish. The wine is produced from 100% old vine Merlot. Drink from 2026-2042.