Lafleur 2010

Lafleur

Case Format: 12x75cl

Max score: 100.0

Château Lafleur is a tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol property located opposite Pétrus and next to La Fleur-Pétrus, producing wines of comparable quality. Its vineyards are situated on the gravel-rich Pomerol plateau Only natural fertilisers are used and yields are extremely low, even by Pomerol standards. Lafleur’s wine is typically a blend of 50/50 Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the latter lending a spectacularly intense perfume. They can display layers and layers of concentrated, black fruits, minerals, tobacco spices and creamy liquorice on the palate. The best vintages can last for up to 50 years.

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100
John Stimpfig

Though 2010 is undeniably a truly great vintage right across Bordeaux, I have yet to fall in love with many wines from this memorable vintage. However, I have fallen head over heels for the 2010 Lafleur, which seems to have a more exotic and flamboyant edge than many of its peers. Sweetly floral on the nose, this leads onto a palate of expertly controlled power and exuberance. Dark, bright-brimmed damson fruit, mocha, graphite, minerals and liquorice dominate the intense primary flavours. Unlike some 2010s, this doesn’t feel quite so buttoned-up thanks to the sexy, fluid tannins and lively, fresh acidity. Its still a baby, and really shouldn’t be broached for at least another seven or eight years. After that, it’s good for another 30, at least.

100
Jane Anson

The paradox of Bordeaux is that some of the greatest vintages are almost unapproachable until they are 20 years old or more. 2010 almost certainly qualifies to be in that bracket, and no one would say this is ready to drink yet (head to Les Pensées for a good few years yet). But at 10 years it practically runs you over with its brilliance the second you get anywhere near it. This is intense with lashings of tannins yet finely wrought and elegant. Power without weight, loaded with graphite, olives, sage, rosemary and violets. This really shows how expansive Lafleur can be, and yet without the slightest trace of heaviness, this is suspended over the glass. So much nuance, texture and layers here - an utterly amazing wine from a year that had a cool early season then turned hot right through until harvest, but always with fresh nights. A standout that makes the most of its high Cabernet Franc content.

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