Château Lafleur Gazin

Château Lafleur Gazin, Pomerol, 2022

Name: Château Lafleur Gazin, Pomerol
Brand: Château Lafleur Gazin
Price: 231.53 GBP

91/100

Inside Bordeaux

91-93/100

The Wine Independent

93/100

Vinous

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2022
6x75cl
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£231.53

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

This Jean-Pierre Moueix estate is well situated between Gazin and the original plot of La Fleur Petrus. The 8.5 hectare vineyard on clay, silt and gravel soils is planted with 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. It used to be a somewhat rustic style; however, Edouard and Christian have transformed the wine here into a real beauty and it still remains one of the best value wines in the appellation. The 2022 is produced from 100% Merlot and is another handsome effort. Opening with suggestions of minty eucalyptus and hedgerow fruits, this segues to an intense palate of blackcurrant and raspberry. Whilst the profile is quite dark and mineral, it is vital and finishes with refreshing acidity and a touch of salinity. A very well measured Pomerol.

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Critic Reviews

91/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Tough to steer 100% Merlot through the drought of 2022 (just 458 mm of rain from November 2021 through to October 2022 in Pomerol, pretty much half the average) but they have done a good job here. This is enjoyable, plenty of grilled caramel notes and luscious red cherry fruits. Acidity feels pretty low compared to normal, it's a lovely wine that I would happily suggest opening now and over next decade. JP Moueix owners of this 8.64ha estate on classic Pomerol gravel, clay and sand soils, harvest September 5 to 13.

drinking window 2026 - 2036

date of review 03/2025

93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2022 Lafleur-Gazin comes from a Pomerol estate that has been on the rise in recent years. It has a very attractive bouquet with blackberry, black truffle and iris flower scents, with hints of melted tar in the background. This is focused and classy. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. It is very well balanced and far more sophisticated than previous vintages. This eases off the accelerator toward the finish but has the sapidity to leave you wanting more. It is worth seeking out.

drinking window 2027 - 2048

date of review 02/2025

91-93/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

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.

drinking window 2027 - 2047

date of review 05/2023

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Pomerol

Producer:

Château Lafleur Gazin

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Merlot Cabernet Franc

abv:

13%

allergen information

This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.