2019 Les Perrieres de Lafleur
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The 2019 Les Perrières de Lafleur has more complexity, delineation and focus than the previous vintage—a little more personality. Scents of crushed stone underlie its veneer of black fruit. The palate is bright and sapid, very focused and poised, but there is real concentration and grip on the finessed, lengthy finish. Excellent. Tasted from ex-château magnum at Kate & Kon's 40-Year vertical in Austria.
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Bright, light crimson. Some real right-bank concentration with freshness, too. But no bargain! (JR)
The 2019 Les Perrières de Lafleur is too oaky on the nose and this masks the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, graphite infused black fruit with a strict and structured finish redeemed by satisfying freshness. A bit "serious" for a Pomerol at this level, but it may surprise with bottle age. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Complete, rich nose. Lots of vitality. Velvety texture. Just not overdone! But there is still a very drying finish. (JR)
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.