2018 Chateau Lafleur Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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JS 100 JL 100 JD 99 DC 98 JA 98 WA 98 TWI 98
JS 100

jamessuckling.com, March 2021

So subtle and complex with blackberry, blueberry, fresh bark, fresh black truffles and light wet earth, as well as forest floor. Full-bodied, yet linear and so long with an amazingly polished and refined tannin structure...
JL 100

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2021

This could be the wine of the vintage! Profound in every sense, the wine smells like you walked into a flower shop carrying a bushel of just picked red and black pit fruits and berries and your pockets were filled with an...
JD 99

jebdunnuck.com, May 2019

(97-99+) More deeply colored, the 2018 Lafleur is one heavenly barrel sample that’s certainly going to end up being one of the wines of the vintage. Based on 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot, all from the gravelly...
DC 98

Decanter, April 2019

Another exceptional vintage at Lafleur, with great concentration and intensity, holding back just enough to keep you guessing. The wine is concentrated but creamy and definitely reminiscent of 2016 but with a touch more...
JA 98

janeanson.com, September 2021

Always a wine that requires time in bottle, and the 2018 is extremely closed down at three years old. Cabernet Franc dominates in expression, with layers of cool blueberry and blackcurrant fruits, needing a good 30...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2021

(98+ points) The 2018 Lafleur is a blend of 54% Cabernet Franc and 46% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the nose absolutely shuts down upon first pour. After a lot of air, it slowly unfurls to reveal...
TWI 98

The Wine Independent, February 2023

Lafleur 2018 is deep garnet purple in color. It is a little broody to begin, giving way to notes of sauteed herbs, damp soil, and truffles, over a core of baked plums, blackberry preserves, and cedar, with a waft of...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Chateau Lafleur is a Bordeaux Blend from the esteemed Pomerol sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This red wine is a true masterpiece, deserving of the utmost praise and recognition. With an alcohol content of 15.0%, it exudes power and intensity.

In the glass, the wine displays a deep and alluring red color, captivating the eye with its richness. The nose is initially reserved, but with patience and aeration, it unfurls to reveal a complex bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, fresh bark, fresh black truffles, and hints of light wet earth. Subtle notes of forest floor add an intriguing element to the aromatic profile.

On the palate, the 2018 Chateau Lafleur is full-bodied and linear, showcasing remarkable finesse and refinement. The tannins are polished and refined, creating a silky mouthfeel that draws you deeper into the wine. It opens up beautifully in the glass, revealing layer upon layer of flavor and complexity. The purity of the fruit is breathtaking, with a medley of red and black pit fruits and berries dancing on the palate. The wine is infused with an array of spices, herbs, cocoa, spearmint, and thyme, adding depth and intrigue.

Notable wine critics have unanimously hailed this vintage as exceptional. James Suckling awarded it a perfect score of 100 points, describing it as a "real beauty" that goes on for minutes. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awarded it a near-perfect score of 98+, praising its liquid poetry and suggesting it will age gracefully for decades. Jeff Leve hailed it as the potential wine of the vintage, with its profound and intoxicating aromas and its seamless, never-ending finish.

The 2018 Chateau Lafleur is a wine that demands patience and will reward those who cellar it for several years. It is a true gem that showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of Chateau Lafleur. This is a wine that will leave a lasting impression and is destined to become a legend in the world of fine Bordeaux wines.