Lafleur Pomerol 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafleur
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (54%), Cabernet Franc (46%)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 99/100; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98/100; Jeb Dunnuck 98/100; James Suckling 98/100; Neal Martin 96/100

Tasting Note
Opulent Pomerol: ripe black cherry and plum, violet and cocoa notes, black truffle, saline minerality and mint; silken texture with layered dark fruit and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, ribeye or venison; mushroom and truffle risotto; aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian pairings: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi/galbi, Cantonese char siu, beef hot pot, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, sorted, fermented in stainless and concrete; matured ~15 months with ~30% new French oak; bottled April 2022 after settling.

Vineyard Info
Tiny 4-hectare estate on the Pomerol plateau owned by the Guinaudeau family; famed for rarity and quality. Produces Château Lafleur and second wine Les Pensées de Lafleur; annual grand vin ~1,000 cases.