1975 Château Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1975 Château Lafleur  (Pomerol) 92 Firm, old-school, almost rustic styled wine, there is a wall of tannin that argues with the wealth of red fruit, so that while the wine is good, it is not able to muster up enough energy to be great. If you prefer older, classic vintages, in the style of 75 or 86, you might like this more than I did. Firm, old-school, almost rustic styled wine, there is a wall of tannin that argues with the wealth of red fruit, so that while the wine is good, it is not able to muster up enough energy to be great. If you prefer older, classic vintages, in the style of 75 or 86, you might like this more than I did. 2,647 Views   Tasted Apr 6, 2022  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to The wine opens with dark chocolate, strawberry, plum, thyme, truffle, orange peel, spice and earthy scents. Full bodied, masculine in temperament, the wine is clearly complex, concentrated and long. But it lacks the sensuous qualities normally associated with Pomerol, ending with a melange of cherries and spice. The wine opens with dark chocolate, strawberry, plum, thyme, truffle, orange peel, spice and earthy scents. Full bodied, masculine in temperament, the wine is clearly complex, concentrated and long. But it lacks the sensuous qualities normally associated with Pomerol, ending with a melange of cherries and spice. 3,227 Views   Tasted May 29, 2014

When to Drink Chateau Lafleur, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Lafleur is not a wine to drink young. It needs time to develop its nuances. Depending on the vintage, 15-20 or 30 years of bottle age will add dramatically to the wine's complexities and unique textural characteristics. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours or more.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Lafleur offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-50 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Lafleur with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Lafleur is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Lafleur is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Lafleur is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like rare tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.