2023 Les Perrieres de Lafleur
This is really crunchy and pure with a black-cherry, orange-peel and mineral character. It’s medium-bodied with intensity and purity. Salty, minerally and vivid. Exciting. From limestone soils. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 4-22-2024
The 2023 Les Perrières de Lafleur reveals aromas of violet, dark wild berries, spices and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and deep, layered and textured, it has a good depth of fruit with powdery tannins, concluding with a saline, lead pencil-inflected finish. Crafted entirely from Cabernet Franc, it’s one of the most singular Les Perrières produced by Baptiste Guinaudeau and his team. ~ (96) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (92) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Fragrant tomato leaf, peony, fresh tobacco, with a saline hit from the first moments that runs through the blueberry fruits. This is a fascinating Les Perrières, really one that those who follow this label will be interested in getting hold of, because it is entirely Cabernet Franc for the first time. It's a little austere, as you might expect, but then this wine often is in its early years due to its limestone soils, and there is a purity and vibrancy underneath the fruit that is stunning, and roots you to the spot. Huge energy, vertical lift, wonderful. 33% new oak for ageing. ~ (95) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-19-2024
Surprisingly more mineral than floral on the nose. Pure fruit on the palate with quite a bit of tension. Pin-point tannins with a chalky nuance and no exaggeration. Limestone terroir has the upper hand at the moment. ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-23-2024
The 2023 Les Perrières de Lafleur reveals aromas of violet, dark wild berries, spices and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, enveloping and deep, layered and textured, it has a good depth of fruit with powdery tannins, concluding with a saline, lead pencil-inflected finish. Crafted entirely from Cabernet Franc, it’s one of the most singular Les Perrières produced by Baptiste Guinaudeau and his team. ~ (96) Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-26-2024
~ (92) Neal Martin, Vinous 4-27-2024
~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 4-30-2024
Fragrant tomato leaf, peony, fresh tobacco, with a saline hit from the first moments that runs through the blueberry fruits. This is a fascinating Les Perrières, really one that those who follow this label will be interested in getting hold of, because it is entirely Cabernet Franc for the first time. It's a little austere, as you might expect, but then this wine often is in its early years due to its limestone soils, and there is a purity and vibrancy underneath the fruit that is stunning, and roots you to the spot. Huge energy, vertical lift, wonderful. 33% new oak for ageing. ~ (95) Jane Anson, Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux 4-19-2024
Surprisingly more mineral than floral on the nose. Pure fruit on the palate with quite a bit of tension. Pin-point tannins with a chalky nuance and no exaggeration. Limestone terroir has the upper hand at the moment. ~ (16) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-23-2024
SKU: SK3554567-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Lafleur
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Lafleur
FORMAT : 750ml