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2001 Château Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2001
Château Lafleur  (Pomerol)
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Every bottle ages on a different curve. This example was more closed, tannic and less expressive than other bottles recently tasted. The potentail was there, but time and air were needed to allow more of the plum, chocolate and earthy character to emerge.

Every bottle ages on a different curve. This example was more closed, tannic and less expressive than other bottles recently tasted. The potentail was there, but time and air were needed to allow more of the plum, chocolate and earthy character to emerge.

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Young, fresh, vibrant and just coming out of its shell, the wine opens with truffle, spice, black cherry, earth, fresh herbs and a hint of mint. The wine is rich, full bodied, concentrated, masculine and exotically textured. This is a good time to start drinking this beauty. Enjoy it now over the next 15-25 years.

Young, fresh, vibrant and just coming out of its shell, the wine opens with truffle, spice, black cherry, earth, fresh herbs and a hint of mint. The wine is rich, full bodied, concentrated, masculine and exotically textured. This is a good time to start drinking this beauty. Enjoy it now over the next 15-25 years.

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A complex nose filled with charcoal, truffle, smoke, baked cherry pie and Asian spices requires no effort to find. Sensuous, rich and deep layers of molten black cherries, licorice, spice and blueberry fill your mouth and palate. This wine combines exotic textures and fragrances for a unique expression of Pomerol.

A complex nose filled with charcoal, truffle, smoke, baked cherry pie and Asian spices requires no effort to find. Sensuous, rich and deep layers of molten black cherries, licorice, spice and blueberry fill your mouth and palate. This wine combines exotic textures and fragrances for a unique expression of Pomerol.

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Minerals, fresh herbs, blackberries and spicy plums with hints of floral aromatics open up this wine. Soft textures, freshness and a long, dark, chocolate plum and black cherry finish are the signature of this outstanding Pomerol.

Minerals, fresh herbs, blackberries and spicy plums with hints of floral aromatics open up this wine. Soft textures, freshness and a long, dark, chocolate plum and black cherry finish are the signature of this outstanding Pomerol.

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Ripe and exotic with ample fruit, character, complexity and charm, this is an outstanding example of Lafleur that will age for years.

Ripe and exotic with ample fruit, character, complexity and charm, this is an outstanding example of Lafleur that will age for years.

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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.