1994 Château Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1994 Château Lafleur  (Pomerol) 90 Austere, tannic and masculine are not qualities normally associated with Chateau Lafleur. But that is what you'll find the in the 1994. It's not a bad wine, but it's a strong example of Lafleur. Probably fully mature, the plum and cherry fruit are starting to fade. I'd drink this sooner than later. Austere, tannic and masculine are not qualities normally associated with Chateau Lafleur. But that is what you'll find the in the 1994. It's not a bad wine, but it's a strong example of Lafleur. Probably fully mature, the plum and cherry fruit are starting to fade. I'd drink this sooner than later. 4,956 Views   Tasted Dec 12, 2012  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to Oak, spicy plums, black fruit and toffee notes can be found with effort. Very concentrated. Still backward and tannic. The very long, tannic finish includes a melange of red and black fruits, but this is not worth opening for at least another 5-10 years. For a 94, this wine has very good character, albeit slightly austere. This wine did not oxidize after being opened for 8 hours. Oak, spicy plums, black fruit and toffee notes can be found with effort. Very concentrated. Still backward and tannic. The very long, tannic finish includes a melange of red and black fruits, but this is not worth opening for at least another 5-10 years. For a 94, this wine has very good character, albeit slightly austere. This wine did not oxidize after being opened for 8 hours. 5,493 Views   Tasted Sep 6, 2006

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.