Parker about Château Lafleur 2005
This amazing wine puts on a display of fireworks in terms of its aromatics, with a stunning nose of blue and black fruits, forest floor, flowers and earth. Dense purple, full-bodied, rich, moderately tannic and super-concentrated, this is a profound Pomerol that still needs another decade of cellaring. This is possibly the greatest Lafleur of the modern era, rivaling the 1982 and 2000. Forget it for another 5-10 years and drink it over the following quarter-century.

Suckling over Château Lafleur 2005
The nose on this wine is classic. Floral notes of lilacs and violets, citrus fruits, raspberries, and blackberries. On the palate this is full bodied, with incredible power and density. A very impressive silky texture underneath the intense fruit flavors that gives way to an excitingly long, long finish. It's hard to believe the classic structure in this. Impeccable balance. Don't touch this for 10 years. Find the wine
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
Rebsorten | Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Chemin de Chantecaille 33500 Pomerol |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2020 - 2065 |
Parker Punkte | 100 |
Jahrgang | 2005 |
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Château Lafleur 2005

The 2005 Château Lafleur is a remarkable red wine from the renowned Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux. It impressively embodies the finesse and depth that has been attributed to this winery for generations. This vintage, composed of a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, is powerful and concentrated in its youth, with remarkable potential for aging for decades.
The aromas of Château Lafleur 2005 are complex and seductive. The nose reveals dark fruits such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by hints of violets, tobacco, and cedarwood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and deep, with ripe, silky tannins and a remarkable freshness that makes it elegant and balanced despite its power. Subtle mineral notes, typical of the estate's soils, add additional depth and complexity.
The 2005 vintage is one of the finest in Bordeaux, and Château Lafleur produced a wine this year characterized by exceptional structure and longevity. While already impressive today, it is expected to continue to develop in the coming decades and reveal its full splendor only with age. A wine for lovers of great Bordeaux wines and a classic that perfectly reflects the philosophy of Château Lafleur.
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Château Lafleur is one of Pomerol's rarest and most sought-after wineries and is considered the epitome of precision, complexity and terroir authenticity.
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