2024 La Fleur d'Arthus
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Based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged 15 months in 50% new French oak barrels, the 2024 Château La Fleur D'Arthus reveals ripe red and black fruits, smoky oak, chocolate, and graphite notes. Medium-bodied and nicely concentrated on the palate, it has notable purity, focused intensity, and ripe tannins. This solid, impressive Saint-Émilion will drink nicely over the coming decade.
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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
Neal Martin, Vinous
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Smoky grilled cedar and campfire on the opening, attractively handled without being overpowering. Cloves and white pepper dominant, adding density, texture and interest while not entirely covering up the softness of the raspberry and redcurrant fruit. Enjoyable, no need to wait too long.
The 2024 La Fleur d'Arthus was showing some reduction on the nose, but there is decent mulberry and plummy fruit behind it. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy, with supple tannins, red berry fruit, licorice and light marmalade notes on the finish. I would happily drink this after a couple of years in bottle.
Green wood spices to the already savory fruit with some drying tannins. This has medium body and a chewy finish.