2009 Pensées de Lafleur Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Showing its secondary side with truffle, smoke, chocolate mint and plums creating the perfume. Medium-bodied, fresh and ready to go, the sweet earthy cherries and earthy nuance leave a you with a solid impression.. 2,722 Views Tasted Sep 20, 2019Truffle, espresso bean, earth and plum aromas lead to a medium/full bodied, Pomerol wine that finishes with fresh, deep, ripe black cherries and licorice. 2,929 Views Tasted Jul 30, 2011 |
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.