{"product_id":"lafleur-2020-75-cl","title":"Château Lafleur 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eLafleur 2020 is one of the standout wines of its vintage in Bordeaux, a deeply serious, slow‑developing Pomerol built for decades in the cellar. More introverted and tightly coiled than the 2019 at this stage, it reveals its complexity gradually, rewarding patience with layer upon layer of detail. This is a rare and highly coveted bottle from one of Bordeaux’s most revered and meticulously farmed estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Lafleur 2020 shows a dense, saturated ruby to garnet core with youthful purple highlights clinging to the rim. The nose opens slowly but precisely, with pure notes of ripe cherry, raspberry and kirsch, intertwined with black truffle, hints of orange zest, delicate floral tones and a subtle, refined smokiness.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full‑bodied, multi‑layered and impressively concentrated, yet never heavy. A compact, tightly woven core of dark and red fruit is framed by rich, fine‑grained, almost powdery tannins that speak to both power and finesse. Savoury, mineral and slightly saline nuances drive a long, persistent finish, suggesting immense depth beneath its reserved exterior. While already striking in its precision, this 2020 is built for long‑term aging and will reward careful cellaring over several decades, gradually unfolding its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafleur sits on Pomerol’s famous plateau, on a tiny mosaic of gravel, clay and sandy soils that contributes to its unique character and remarkable longevity. The vineyard is planted at high density and farmed with obsessive attention to detail, with very low yields and precise parcel selection. The blend is typically dominated by Merlot and Bouchet (the estate’s historic massale selection of Cabernet Franc), harvested by hand at optimal ripeness in small lots. Vinification is carried out in small, temperature‑controlled vats, parcel by parcel, with gentle extraction to preserve purity and structure, followed by élevage in carefully selected French oak barrels that support, rather than dominate, the wine’s natural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLafleur 2020 is a gastronomic wine that shines alongside refined, flavoursome dishes: think roast lamb or pigeon, beef tenderloin with truffle jus, game birds, veal sweetbreads, or earthy mushroom dishes and black truffle risotto. Hard, aged cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda can also make an excellent match. Serve at 16–18°C, ideally allowing the bottle to rest upright for several hours beforehand. In its youth, decanting for 2–3 hours will help the wine open up and soften its tannins; with age, more gentle aeration (around 30–60 minutes) is usually sufficient to reveal its full aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafleur is one of the most prestigious and sought‑after estates in Pomerol, renowned for its tiny production and almost Burgundian focus on terroir and precision. Established in the 19th century and long overshadowed in fame, Lafleur has, over the past few decades, become a cult reference for collectors and connoisseurs, often rivaling or surpassing the region’s most illustrious names. Its wines are celebrated for their extraordinary intensity, longevity and individuality, with the unique marriage of Merlot and old‑vine Bouchet contributing to a style that is both powerful and hauntingly nuanced. In top vintages like 2020, Lafleur routinely ranks among the absolute elite of Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafleur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252848447825,"sku":"PS-8006072369352","price":1175.18,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/LafleurLafleur_f1e18183-a316-4ee5-939f-632ac30fd92c.png?v=1783447290","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/lafleur-2020-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}