Lafleur Pomerol 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafleur
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 46%, Cabernet Franc 54%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected critic scores: James Suckling 96, The Wine Independent 96, Vinous/Neal Martin 95, Decanter 95+, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94. Noted drinking windows and tasting reports available from major critics

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, kirsch and violets with graphite, cedar and dark chocolate notes; medium–full body, silky texture, refined tannins and a saline, long smoky finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck breast, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi or soy-braised short ribs, grilled shiitake with soy-mirin glaze.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional fermentation with careful plot selection; matured ~18 months in French oak (circa 50–60% new); very low yields and minimal intervention in cellar.

Vineyard Info
Tiny 4.5-hectare estate owned by the Guinaudeau family, adjacent to Pétrus on the Pomerol plateau; boutique production (≈12,000 bottles) focused on meticulous viticulture.