Pensées de Lafleur - Pomerol - Red - 2013 :

 

PENSÉES DE LAFLEUR: The 'Magic Touch' of Château Lafleur's Claret

PENSÉES DE LAFLEUR is the individual wine expression crafted from a specific, clay-rich plot of the iconic Château Lafleur estate in Pomerol. Though often referred to as the second wine, it is a separate cuvée that shares the Grand Vin's philosophy of purity and elegance. It represents a fantastic opportunity to experience the unparalleled finesse and profound structure of this world-class Claret.

Tasting Notes (Sommelier Profile)

• Appearance: A concentrated, dark ruby hue.
• Bouquet: Highly aromatic, displaying ripe dark fruit (cassis, plum), rose petals, and a signature earthiness with hints of baking spice and dark cocoa.
• Mouthfeel: Superbly balanced and suave. The medium-to-full body is supported by a dense core of fruit and wonderfully fine, svelte tannins. The wine is controlled and linear, concluding with a nuanced, mineral-driven persistence that is unmistakably Pomerol.

Pairing & Serving

A wine of this calibre deserves classic, rich pairings. Decanting is highly recommended. Serve at 16-18°C.

• Recommended Food Matches: Beef Wellington, Pot-Roasted Pheasant with Wild Mushrooms, Pigeon Breast with Sauce Salmis.
• Drinking Window: While enjoyable young with aeration, this wine will evolve beautifully over 10 to 25 years.

Pomerol 2013
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