2023 La Fleur (St Emilion)
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Round, fruity, and sweet, but lacking in complexity. Still, the chewy fruit in the finish has charm. This is best suited for early drinking pleasure. The wine is produced from a blend of 89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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James Suckling
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
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Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 La Fleur sashays out with gregarious scents of cranberry sauce and blackberry preserves followed by hints of violets, black truffle, and fragrant soil. The medium-bodied palate is bright and breezy, with delicate red and black berry flavors and a soft texture, finishing with an invigorating lift. The blend is 89% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.
A St.-Emilion with depth and focus, offering lots of blackberry and black-cherry character. Full yet tightly focused with solid tannins and a flavorful finish. Better than 2022?
The 2023 La Fleur reveals a fresh, lively bouquet of dark wild berries, violets, mulberries and cassis, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fresh and gourmand texture that segues into a long, saline finish framed by velvety tannins.