Lafleur Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafleur
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (46%), Cabernet Franc (54%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 100; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97–100/98–100 range reported; Decanter (Jane Anson) 98. Highly rated on release and widely acclaimed

Tasting Note
Dense black cherry, blackberry and blueberry with violets, sandalwood, iron and truffle; powerful yet silky, polished tannins and bright freshness, finishing epically long and perfumed.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef Rossini, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy-braised beef or umami-rich mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with meticulous sorting; vat fermentation with extended maceration and aged ~18 months in oak (substantial new oak component), racked regularly before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Tiny 4–4.5 ha estate owned by the Guinaudeau family (founded 1872); renowned, low-yield Pomerol producer making rare, highly sought-after wines.