Bob McDonald

9.3

A rich crimson in colour. Initially a note of Animale (Barb thought a brief note of cow yard) amongst the dusty cherry, dark fruits, violets and mushroom notes. Great balance between the 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Medium bodied with smooth supple tannins. The next day: Elegance with length - shows the quality of the fruit IMO. My first Lafleur, I think, and it was excellent as expected. — 2 months ago

Brian Montgomery

9.0

When In Paris …. — 7 months ago

with Jessica

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9.4

The 2014 Trotanoy has a more complex bouquet than the 2014 Gazin, with more Pomerol DNA in the mix, iron-tinged red berry fruit, black truffle and cedar. Fine delineation and quintessentially Pomerol. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and harmonious, soy-tinged black fruit with white pepper sprinkled over the finish. This has personality and class but needs time (comme d'habitude). One of the standouts in what is an inconsistent Pomerol vintage. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, March 2024)
— a year ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.2

A bit sharp and onedimensional.. — 3 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.2

90 M 10 CS
C’est la fête de la fraîcheur !
Nice tension and balance.
Gentle soaking extraction.
Little uneven ripeness feel on the mouth.
But overall nicely integrated.
May turn really lovely with time.
92+ — 3 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2005 vintage. 70% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec, and 5% Petit Verdot. — 6 months ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

I don't usually let a somm choose my wine. But damn, this dude nailed it. What a bargain.

93 points — 9 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.2

Dark rubi robe with no signs of its age. A very complex and profound nose of dark cherries, flowers, blackcurrant and anise. In the mouth its ethereal and elegant, ready and will last some time still. Excellent second wine Lafleur, the greatest Pomerol there is. — 3 months ago

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Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

90 M 10 CS
5.000 bottles produced from the two plots (one nxt to the church and the other in front of Lafleur Petrus).
Takes some coxing to open up on the nose. Fragrant and deep, nice body on the mouth. Strict and fine on the mouth covering a beautiful world that will be revealed with time.. 93+ — 3 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.1

A really fine Pomerol. Drinking beautifully. 2016Guest returned it for being “sharp and tangy.” Well, no. It’s just great. Classic rich red fruit with nice and sure pronounced acidity. Lovely. — 8 months ago