The 2019 Chateau Lafleur Les Perrieres de Lafleur is a red Bordeaux blend composed of 59% Cabernet Franc and 41% Merlot. Produced by Chateau Lafleur, this wine hails from the limestone terroir in Fronsac, Bordeaux, France. It is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 15.0%.
This vintage has garnered significant acclaim from wine critics. Decanter awarded it an impressive score of 95, highlighting its "bramble black fruits on the nose with tiny hints of dark chocolate, slate and scented violets." The review further praises its "super-juicy" palate, characterized by "veins of chalk and minerality," and describes it as "smooth, pure and well framed with abundant freshness that stays long on the finish."
Similarly, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated the wine at 95 points. William Kelley commends the wine as "indecently good," noting its aromas of "raspberries, violets, warm spices and rose petals." He describes the wine as "full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a racy, tensile profile and a long, intensely mineral finish." Kelley emphasizes that the youthful Cabernet Franc and Merlot vines contribute to the wine's incredible intensity and character.
James Suckling gave the wine a score of 93, describing it as "really spicy and fruity with black cherries and flowers on the nose." He notes additional hints of stems, salty and white-pepper character, and crushed-stone notes, concluding with a "flavorful finish."
Jeb Dunnuck also rated the wine at 95 points, calling it "an incredible Fronsac." He highlights its "darker ruby hue" and "gorgeous perfume of black raspberries, darker cherries, sappy herbs, flowers, and forest floor." Dunnuck praises its "ultra-fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish."
Finally, Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave it a score of 93, noting its "lift, energy, length, and purity." He describes the wine as "gorgeous" with notes of "flowers, underbrush, cherries, black plums, and earthy nuances." Leve points out that the wine has a "fabulous finish that lingers with red fruit, freshness, and a hint of salt."
In summary, the 2019 Chateau Lafleur Les Perrieres de Lafleur is a highly praised Bordeaux blend known for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging.