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Chateau Lafleur Pomerol 2006

$99999

Lafleur is a 4.5-hectare estate sitting almost across the lane from Petrus, run by the Guinaudeau family. What makes it singular in Pomerol is the planting: the vineyard is planted roughly equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc (called Bouchet here) — the largest Cab Franc share of any Pomerol producer — on vines whose original Bouchet plant material was preserved through the 1956 frost (cut back to ground level rather than uprooted). The 2006 final blend is 61% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Franc. The 2006 is now approaching its peak window — kirsch and black cherry preserves on the nose, a savory note of melted tar and warm earth, medium to full-bodied with the firm but resolved tannins of nineteen years in bottle. From one of the great vintages of the early 2000s for the estate.

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  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

95 points

"A terrific example of Lafleur, the 2006...is almost as good as their brilliant 2005. From yields of 28-32 hectoliters per hectare and a strict selection, proprietor Jacques Guinadeau used most of the young vine production in Lafleur’s second wine, Les Pensees, so there are only 1,000 or so cases of 2006 Lafleur. A noteworthy success, it boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of black cherries, kirsch liqueur, licorice, and minerals, sweet tannin, and a medium to full-bodied style....The 2006 will require a decade of cellaring, and should keep for four decades or more." —Robert Parker

More about Chateau Lafleur

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2006

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Elegant , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast duck, squab, beef tenderloin with truffle, mushroom-forward dishes, Pont-l'Eveque.

Tasting Profile

Medium to full-bodied, kirsch and black cherry, tar, warm earth, floral lift, resolved tannins, long mineral finish.

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