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2009 Château Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2009
Château Lafleur  (Pomerol)
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Dark garnet in color, to understand the perfume it's easy. Take a shot of chocolate, sprig of mint, handful of truffles with a bushel of plums and cherries blending it all together you get the idea. As good as that is, the fireworks is on the palate where the wall of fruit coats your palate with layer after of ripe, black plums, kirsch, wild cherries and powdered dark chocolate. Intense, but not over the top, the wine is hangs with you, builds and expands for over 60 seconds!

Dark garnet in color, to understand the perfume it's easy. Take a shot of chocolate, sprig of mint, handful of truffles with a bushel of plums and cherries blending it all together you get the idea. As good as that is, the fireworks is on the palate where the wall of fruit coats your palate with layer after of ripe, black plums, kirsch, wild cherries and powdered dark chocolate. Intense, but not over the top, the wine is hangs with you, builds and expands for over 60 seconds!

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Wine like this, leave you speechless! Where do you start? The nose, with its earthy, floral, truffle scents paired with a melange of plum, cherry and black raspberry is only the starter course. The entree is incredibly concentrated, refined, powerful, and elegant, all at the same time. The finish never seems to quit. Quite young and primary, this only offers a glimpse into the wines greatness, which will happen in the years to come.

Wine like this, leave you speechless! Where do you start? The nose, with its earthy, floral, truffle scents paired with a melange of plum, cherry and black raspberry is only the starter course. The entree is incredibly concentrated, refined, powerful, and elegant, all at the same time. The finish never seems to quit. Quite young and primary, this only offers a glimpse into the wines greatness, which will happen in the years to come.

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Not quite as expressive as it was a year ago, (Which is to be expected) this is pure, hedonistic pleasure with perfectly ripe fruits, exotic, velvet textures and a long finish that does not want to quit.

Not quite as expressive as it was a year ago, (Which is to be expected) this is pure, hedonistic pleasure with perfectly ripe fruits, exotic, velvet textures and a long finish that does not want to quit.

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Holy Cow! Silky, velvet drenched decadence. The wine starts in the middle of your palate with sweet, ripe berries. Before you know it, your entire palate with decadent, sweet, opulent, sensuous, intense layers of fresh, ripe, and over ripe, fruits that remain in your mouth for close to one minute!!! I hope some of my friends bought this stunning wine because I'd really like to taste this in 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. If you have the funds to lay down one of the best wines you will ever experience, this is the wine to buy.

Holy Cow! Silky, velvet drenched decadence. The wine starts in the middle of your palate with sweet, ripe berries. Before you know it, your entire palate with decadent, sweet, opulent, sensuous, intense layers of fresh, ripe, and over ripe, fruits that remain in your mouth for close to one minute!!! I hope some of my friends bought this stunning wine because I'd really like to taste this in 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. If you have the funds to lay down one of the best wines you will ever experience, this is the wine to buy.

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From a blend of 57% Cabernet Franc and 43% Merlot, this Pomerol wine opens with caramel, flowers, truffle, black cherry, plum, licorice and earthy scents. This wine offers the unique combination of concentration, power, silk and velvet. On the palate, this is a pure, sensuous, flamboyant expression of wild cherry, Vahlrona chocolate, melted licorice and plum liqueur. This sublime expression of Bordeaux wine remains on your palate for close to 60 sixty seconds in a seamless finish. This was one of the few samples that was far too good to spit. Now, what did I do with that winning Lottery ticket? 98-99 Pts

From a blend of 57% Cabernet Franc and 43% Merlot, this Pomerol wine opens with caramel, flowers, truffle, black cherry, plum, licorice and earthy scents. This wine offers the unique combination of concentration, power, silk and velvet. On the palate, this is a pure, sensuous, flamboyant expression of wild cherry, Vahlrona chocolate, melted licorice and plum liqueur. This sublime expression of Bordeaux wine remains on your palate for close to 60 sixty seconds in a seamless finish. This was one of the few samples that was far too good to spit. Now, what did I do with that winning Lottery ticket? 98-99 Pts

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2009 Lafleur was produced from 47% merlot and 53% cabernet franc. Its 14% ABV could be the highest level recorded by the property, yet there is no sensation of heat. This opaque wine blasts from your glass with blackberry, blueberry, and kirsch aromas, made complex by notes of spice, soil, clay, flowers, and minerals, with a little truffle thrown in. This concentrated, velvet textured wine fills every nook and cranny of your palate with the flavors of dark berries. Like all great vintages of Lafleur, the 2009 will require at least two decades before opening up. 96-98 Pts

2009 Lafleur was produced from 47% merlot and 53% cabernet franc. Its 14% ABV could be the highest level recorded by the property, yet there is no sensation of heat. This opaque wine blasts from your glass with blackberry, blueberry, and kirsch aromas, made complex by notes of spice, soil, clay, flowers, and minerals, with a little truffle thrown in. This concentrated, velvet textured wine fills every nook and cranny of your palate with the flavors of dark berries. Like all great vintages of Lafleur, the 2009 will require at least two decades before opening up. 96-98 Pts

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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.