The 2014 Lafleur has a lucid hue. The bouquet bides its time, gradually unfolding with scents of raspberry coulis, blackberry, black truffle and just a faint hint of dark chocolate, all beautifully defined and yet you know it is keeping something in reserve. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. There is that backbone, which of course you expect with this Pomerol, but also a sense of refinement and poise, a seam of spiciness that develops with time in the glass that prolongs the finish. No, it is not the greatest Lafleur that I have tasted. It's just a really great Pomerol that will give many years of pleasure. ~ (95) Neal Martin, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 3-31-2017

The 2014 Lafleur has a very seductive nose with red berry fruit, black truffle shavings and touches of meat juice. With lovely delineation and focus, the Cabernet Franc component is very expressive at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied, the Merlot taking over with red berry fruit, white pepper, sage and a tang of orange rind. It fans out gloriously on the finish, and overall, this Lafleur is just entering its drinking window. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year-On tasting. ~ (95) Neal Martin, Vinous 3-1-2024

Tasted blind. Looks and smells very youthful still with cassis and a leafy quality. Tannins are very fine but slightly drying yet the wine remains elegant and polished if not plush. ~ (17) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 2-8-2024

The 2014 Lafleur is dark, intense and also wonderfully vivid in the glass. A wine of restraint and total finesse, it will need at least a few years to start coming into its own. Today, it is the wine's persistence and overall harmony that really stand out. There is a level of translucence and energy in the 2014 that is utterly captivating. The blend is 56 % Cabernet Franc and 44 % Merlot, with the Franc super-expressive at this stage. Silky tannins add to the wine's pure appeal. Even at this early stage, the 2014 is brilliant. ~ (95) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 2-1-2017

That is fantastic on the nose. OMG! Exuberant aromas of lavender, tobacco, cigar box, violets and slice plums. Medium to full body. It just builds on the palate and goes on forever. Speechless. Such finesse and beauty. Just a hint of spices. What a glorious, hyper-classic wine. Coup de foudre! ~ (100) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 1-27-2017

Concentrated ruby in colour at the 10 year mark, and wow this is good, just mouth-filling black truffle, bilberry, olive tapendade, Cabernet Franc dominant in its floral violet and raspberry leaf curls, standing head and shoulders above most of the Pomerols in the vintage, lord of all it surveys. Has a sense of drama and restraint, then releases a saline juicy finish. ~ (97) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 2-1-2024