Pensées de Lafleur, Pomerol
    Château Lafleur

    Pensées de Lafleur, Pomerol, 2017

    94/100
    The Wine Independent
    92/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2017

      3x75cl

      DP

      £287.56

    2. 2017

      3x75cl

      DP

      £299.56

    3. 2017

      6x75cl

      DP

      £575.12

    4. 2017

      6x75cl

      DP

      £599.12

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The early mornings were definitely worth the effort! Pensees de Lafleur 2017 is absolutely exquisite. It is perhaps the most Lafleur like Pensees to date with a dash more Cabernet Franc than normal (48%). Pensees always comes from a 0.5 hectare seam that cuts a diagonal strip across the vineyard. There is a clear dip here, which exposes a more normal Pomerol terroir without the top layer of gravel. The Cabernet really sings with aromas of violets, tobacco, cloves, tayberry and minerals. It really is quite haunting. On the palate, the fruit profile remains floral and fluid with layers of fine cassis, cranberry and pure, vibrant griotte. This is so complete and seductive, a thoroughly sleek and cohesive wine from a wonderful terroir. Exceptional.

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    While Lafleur is based on the gravel soils in Pomerol, Pensees is made from the vines on clay. The 2017 Pensees has 52% Merlot together with 48% Cabernet Franc and is medium to deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly develops in the glass into a gorgeous perfume of violets, black cherries, and licorice with a core of redcurrant jelly, cast iron pan, and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the palate is tightly wound with fantastic freshness and exquisitely fine-grained tannins, finishing long with loads of floral and mineral layers.
    drinking window 2022 - 2038
    date of review 12/2022
    92/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2017 Pensées de Lafleur has a very harmonious bouquet with black cherries, iodine and light violet aromas that blossoms in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and quite structured for this particular cuvée. A beguiling, black pepper and pencil lead tinged finish lingers in the mouth. Excellent.
    drinking window 2023 - 2050
    date of review 02/2020

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pomerol
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet Franc
    abv:
    14%

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