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1989 Château Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1989
Château Lafleur  (Pomerol)
99
Perhaps, I am short-changing this wine, or at least this bottle, as it could deserve 100 Pts. This is simply majestic. The incredible wealth of cherries, plums, truffles, dried flowers, dried red pit fruits, thyme, and chocolate is almost overwhelming. The palate is intense, full-bodied, powerful, vibrant, and energetic, the fruits are perfect as is just about everything about this wine. Drink from 2023-2040.

Perhaps, I am short-changing this wine, or at least this bottle, as it could deserve 100 Pts. This is simply majestic. The incredible wealth of cherries, plums, truffles, dried flowers, dried red pit fruits, thyme, and chocolate is almost overwhelming. The palate is intense, full-bodied, powerful, vibrant, and energetic, the fruits are perfect as is just about everything about this wine. Drink from 2023-2040.

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Just a beautiful wine drinking in the sweet spot today. The ripe, opulent, lusty red cherries and plums paired with earth, truffle and herbs is there from the start to the finish. Full-bodied, concentrated and exotic, the finish holds your attention for close to 60 seconds!

Just a beautiful wine drinking in the sweet spot today. The ripe, opulent, lusty red cherries and plums paired with earth, truffle and herbs is there from the start to the finish. Full-bodied, concentrated and exotic, the finish holds your attention for close to 60 seconds!

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Both the wine and I have matured well over the years. Although, I think the wine has done slightly better than I did, as this really rocked me to my core. With an hour of air, the kinky, exotic, erotic cherries, smoked truffle, thyme and the perfect hint of cocoa at the end took the perfume to a new level. On the palate. the wine is intense, full bodied, rich and long. There is an incredible depth of flavor, with sultry textures that seems endless. This is true Pomerol decadence! Better than Petrus and Le Pin and it sells for a lot less money too!

Both the wine and I have matured well over the years. Although, I think the wine has done slightly better than I did, as this really rocked me to my core. With an hour of air, the kinky, exotic, erotic cherries, smoked truffle, thyme and the perfect hint of cocoa at the end took the perfume to a new level. On the palate. the wine is intense, full bodied, rich and long. There is an incredible depth of flavor, with sultry textures that seems endless. This is true Pomerol decadence! Better than Petrus and Le Pin and it sells for a lot less money too!

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Truffle, mint, kirsch, earthy and an array of spice box scents charge your motor. Full bodied, concentrated and rich, with layers of sweet black cherry, black raspberry, plum and cocoa, there is a hint of fine chalk in the tannins in the end note. Drink or hold, either way you will be happy.

Truffle, mint, kirsch, earthy and an array of spice box scents charge your motor. Full bodied, concentrated and rich, with layers of sweet black cherry, black raspberry, plum and cocoa, there is a hint of fine chalk in the tannins in the end note. Drink or hold, either way you will be happy.

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This explodes from the glass with kinky kirsch, truffle, spice, plum, dried flower and bitter chocolate scents! Rich, concentrated and filled with fruit, this decadent Pomerol coats your mouth with mocha, black raspberry and dark cherry flavors

This explodes from the glass with kinky kirsch, truffle, spice, plum, dried flower and bitter chocolate scents! Rich, concentrated and filled with fruit, this decadent Pomerol coats your mouth with mocha, black raspberry and dark cherry flavors

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Spicy plums, orange rind, blackberries, chocolate, dark cherry, plums, truffle and earthy aromas explode from the glass. Deep, powerful and very concentrated. Silky, sexy, sensuous textures coat your mouth with multiple layers of rich, ripe, exotic spicy fruit in this unique expression of Bordeaux and Pomerol.

Spicy plums, orange rind, blackberries, chocolate, dark cherry, plums, truffle and earthy aromas explode from the glass. Deep, powerful and very concentrated. Silky, sexy, sensuous textures coat your mouth with multiple layers of rich, ripe, exotic spicy fruit in this unique expression of Bordeaux and Pomerol.

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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.