2012 Les Perrières
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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A sleeper of the vintage, it is an attractive, subtle, medium-bodied Bordeaux with already emerging complexity, plenty of mulberry and black cherry fruit, sweet tannin, and a surprisingly long finish. It should drink well for 7-8 years. From Baptiste Guinaudeau (the proprietor of Chateau Lafleur), the 2012 G Acte 4 is composed of 51% Merlot and 49% Cabernet Franc.
The fourth vintage of this wine, hence Acte 4. 51% Merlot (picked 8 October), 49% Cabernet Franc (13 October). Deep cherry red. Just a hint of leafiness on the nose but it's ripe Cabernet Franc, which was not always easy in 2012. Paper-fine and elegant, completely fluid and with extreme finesse. Totally fresh and refreshing. Has a real tension and a spring in its step. Quite a grip even though the tannins are so fine grained. Needs more time than most Bordeaux Supérieurs. (JH)
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.