2010 Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol 1x750ml

Vinous 98

The 2010 Lafleur is simply magnificent. It just oozes class and complexity on the nose with intense blackberry, graphite and light tertiary scents, yet there is a sense of brightness and clarity that surpasses the 2009. The palate has an unerring symmetry that roots your feet to the post. With sensational mineralite, this fans out effortlessly towards a sapid finish that urges you back for more. Yes, for sure, it requires more bottle age, but what a fabulous Lafleur. Tasted from ex-chateau magnum at Kate & Kon’s 40-Year vertical in Austria. [Neal Martin, 01/09/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2032-2075

Robert Parker 98

Made of 62% Cabernet Franc and 38% Merlot, the deep garnet colored 2010 Lafleur features cedar chest and kirsch notes to begin, unfurling to offer baked plums, boysenberries, sandalwood and licorice scents plus a waft of pencil lead. Full-bodied, the palate is very taut and muscular, with slowly maturing red and black fruits and a solid frame of firm, ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and mineral laced. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 18/02/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2052