Château Lafleur--Vintage 1982
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CHÂTEAU LAFLEUR, THE FLOWER OF POMEROL THE ULTIMATE INSIDER'S WINE A curious question arises when contemplating a potential counterpoint to the legendary wine of Pomerol, Château Pétrus: Who could possibly be its rival? To acquire such an authoritive answer one need look no further than Christian Moueix who, in his great knowledge of the commune and its wines, would confidently offer you the name of Château Lafleur. A curious answer indeed, as some may have suggested Vieux Château Certan in its place. However, as the ultimate insider's wine a requisite for such status is a cloak of mystery and lack of publicity. One such reason is the limited production at Lafleur, a meager 12,000 bottles of the grand vin (by comparison the great estates of the Médoc each produce upwards of 300,000 bottles in a given harvest). Another such reason must be its disassociation with the Place de Bordeaux, a major wine trading hub, and its en primeur campaign. Lafleur by contrast is sold exclusively by specialized importers. The vineyard of Lafleur is in one piece, though divided by the crossing of two roads. By one measure it is but 600 feet to the north of Pétrus and shares a vineyard row with that of Lafleur-Pétrus in one direction and La Fleur-Gazin in another. The soils are gravelly but with more clay than surrounding vineyards. This clay is the key to strength and longevity of the wine, just as it is at Pétrus. The vineyard is barely 10 acres in size and is planted equally to portions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Only Vieux Château Certain comes close with its dedication to Cabernet Franc (again by comparison, Pétrus has 5 Cabernet Franc which rarely sees the final blend). The vines are on average over 30+ years of age and conform to a high density planting program of 5,900 vines per hectare. Château Lafleur--Vintage 1982 Pomerol Level: into neck; lead capsule removed for inspection, chateau vintage branded cork, in pristine condition "A spectacular nose of kirsch liqueur, minerals, flowers, and blackberries jumps from the glass of this thick, dark ruby-colored Lafleur. Over-ripeness, a characteristic of many 1982s (I say that in a positive, not pejorative sense), is apparent in this jammy, unctuously-textured, massive wine. Somewhat of a paradox to taste, it offers notes of maturity, richness, and succulence contrasted with massive structure, muscle, and density. Thrilling to drink, despite its youthful, tannic grip, the 1975 and 1979 Lafleurs come closest to this wine's massiveness and formidable intensity. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #129 (June 2000) 1 impériale per lot
Château Lafleur--Vintage 1982
1 impériale per lot
CHÂTEAU LAFLEUR, THE FLOWER OF POMEROL THE ULTIMATE INSIDER'S WINE A curious question arises when contemplating a potential counterpoint to the legendary wine of Pomerol, Château Pétrus: Who could possibly be its rival? To acquire such an authoritive answer one need look no further than Christian Moueix who, in his great knowledge of the commune and its wines, would confidently offer you the name of Château Lafleur. A curious answer indeed, as some may have suggested Vieux Château Certan in its place. However, as the ultimate insider's wine a requisite for such status is a cloak of mystery and lack of publicity. One such reason is the limited production at Lafleur, a meager 12,000 bottles of the grand vin (by comparison the great estates of the Médoc each produce upwards of 300,000 bottles in a given harvest). Another such reason must be its disassociation with the Place de Bordeaux, a major wine trading hub, and its en primeur campaign. Lafleur by contrast is sold exclusively by specialized importers. The vineyard of Lafleur is in one piece, though divided by the crossing of two roads. By one measure it is but 600 feet to the north of Pétrus and shares a vineyard row with that of Lafleur-Pétrus in one direction and La Fleur-Gazin in another. The soils are gravelly but with more clay than surrounding vineyards. This clay is the key to strength and longevity of the wine, just as it is at Pétrus. The vineyard is barely 10 acres in size and is planted equally to portions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Only Vieux Château Certain comes close with its dedication to Cabernet Franc (again by comparison, Pétrus has 5 Cabernet Franc which rarely sees the final blend). The vines are on average over 30+ years of age and conform to a high density planting program of 5,900 vines per hectare. Château Lafleur--Vintage 1982 Pomerol Level: into neck; lead capsule removed for inspection, chateau vintage branded cork, in pristine condition "A spectacular nose of kirsch liqueur, minerals, flowers, and blackberries jumps from the glass of this thick, dark ruby-colored Lafleur. Over-ripeness, a characteristic of many 1982s (I say that in a positive, not pejorative sense), is apparent in this jammy, unctuously-textured, massive wine. Somewhat of a paradox to taste, it offers notes of maturity, richness, and succulence contrasted with massive structure, muscle, and density. Thrilling to drink, despite its youthful, tannic grip, the 1975 and 1979 Lafleurs come closest to this wine's massiveness and formidable intensity. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #129 (June 2000) 1 impériale per lot
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