2008 Chateau Lafleur Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 6L
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REVIEWS

JG 96 NM 96 WA 96 JL 95 WS 91
JG 96

View From The Cellar, July 2011

The 2008 Lafleur is an absolute classic in the making and likely to be ranked as one of the great vintages at this estate from the first decade of the new millennium. The bouquet is deep, pure and youthfully reticent, as...
NM 96

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, July 2012

Tasted at John Armit’s Lafleur seminar in London, the 2008 seems to be shutting up shop a little on the nose with dark berry fruit, cedar and a touch of bell pepper that I have not noticed before. But it still remains...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2017

Tasted with Baptiste Guinaudeau, the 2008 Lafleur is a wine for which I have a lot of time, and as it approaches a decade old, it is beginning to loosen up a little. There is plenty of fruit on the nose—more than I have...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, July 2013

Wow! Erotic cherries, truffle, chocolate, incense and spice grab your attention. On the palate, the wine is rich, concentrated, long, tannic, fresh and structured. Still young, the finish is fresh, with lingering...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, May 2011

A bright, fresh, very pure style, with raspberry and bitter cherry fruit flavors laced with judicious toast and a streak of red licorice. The nicely fleshy finish puts on weight as it airs in the glass, developing...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2008
Size 6L
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2008 Chateau Lafleur is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. With a deep red color and a cork closure, this wine exudes elegance from the moment the bottle is opened. The 14.5% alcohol content indicates a wine with power and intensity.

Upon pouring, the wine reveals itself with a complex and enticing aroma. Dark berry fruit, cedar, and a touch of bell pepper create a captivating bouquet that is sure to enthrall any wine enthusiast. As the wine opens up, additional layers of aromas emerge, showcasing the wine's depth and complexity.

On the palate, the 2008 Lafleur showcases its medium-bodied structure and firm, dry tannins. The superb acidity cuts through the dark fruit flavors, adding a refreshing and lively element to the wine. There is a sense of broodiness and introspection in this vintage, a characteristic that sets it apart from its more outgoing counterparts. The finish is solid and structured, suggesting that this wine will continue to evolve and soften with age.

Renowned wine experts have praised the 2008 Lafleur for its exceptional quality. Neal Martin's Wine Journal awarded it a score of 96, noting its taut and linear profile. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it a score of 96, emphasizing the wine's fruit-forward nature and superb mineralité. John Gilman from View From The Cellar hailed it as a classic Lafleur, ranking it among the great vintages of the estate. Even Wine Spectator recognized its bright and pure style, awarding it a score of 91.

Overall, the 2008 Chateau Lafleur is a wine of remarkable finesse and complexity. It is a testament to the exceptional terroir of Pomerol and the craftsmanship of Chateau Lafleur. Whether enjoyed now or aged for another decade, this wine is sure to captivate and delight with its elegance and depth.