France

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

Chateau Lafleur-Gazin

Chateau Lafleur-Gazin Pomerol

Bordeaux

Pomerol

Well handled, this has clear toasted oak, grilled cedar, cocoa bean, aromatics that lend the gourmet touches that are not always easy to find in 2024. Things get a little more austere on the close of play, with fresh acidities but juicy and enjoyable, soft finish. 50% new oak. Harvest 17 to 28 September.

Inside Bordeaux

Medium plus intensity, inky plum colour, well judged density through the palate and although acidities are pretty high, they come with sappy vibrancy to the tannins, and a dash of mint leaf and blackcurrant pastille. Enjoyable. Harvest September 7 to 19.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Lafleur-Gazin is a tad closed and grumpy to begin, needing some coaxing to bring out notes of baked black plums, boysenberries, and tar, followed by hints of licorice and allspice. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with black fruit preserves and savory accents, framed by ripe, rounded tannins, finishing earthy. This is made from 100% Merlot.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Tar, chocolate and black cherry. Slightly leaner than many vintages but recognisable Pomerol generosity as it opens, and one to look out for. No chaptilisation.

Lafleur-Gazin 2020 is 100% Merlot and has a deep garnet-purple color. It tumbles out with exuberant notes of stewed black and red cherries, forest floor, and spice cake, plus suggestions of dried lavender and clove oil. Full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of ripe, rich black fruits, supported by soft tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy.

Amatør

The 2018 Lafleur-Gazin is 100% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it skips out with bright, breezy scents of redcurrant jelly, blackberry preserves, and fresh boysenberries, plus wafts of lavender, tobacco leaf, and damp soil. Full-bodied in the mouth, it has impressive restraint for such a rich wine, delivering savory flavors and grainy tannins, finishing refreshing.

Pomerol signature, exuberant, welcoming and juicy, with espresso and cocoa bean woven through juicy damson and black cherry fruit, a flash of heat but well balanced by grippy acidity and supple tannins. This is good quality, ready to go. Moueix family owners.

2024	No priceNot available	Excellent
2023	No priceNot available	Very Good
2022	No priceNot available	Excellent
2021	No priceNot available	Excellent
2020	No priceNot available	Excellent

Category	Red wine
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Producer	Chateau Lafleur-Gazin
Vintages	1986
Country	France, Bordeaux, Pomerol
Bottle	75 cl

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