Chateau Lafleur   Lafleur

2014 Lafleur

By Chateau Lafleur

2014 Lafleur from Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol, Bordeaux

The 2014 Lafleur from Chateau Lafleur presents a tapestry of complexity only achievable in the hallowed vineyards of Pomerol. The year 2014 was a challenge overcome with finesse: a temperamental growing season finally yielding to an Indian summer that graced the grapes with fortitude and balance. It is this providential turn of events that sculpted the 2014 vintage into an artifact brimming with potential for astute wine investors.

 

A Piece De Resistance

In the delicate dance of viniculture, timing is paramount, and for Chateau Lafleur, 2014 was a ballet executed flawlessly. Patience rewarded the winemakers with Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes that achieved both ripeness and acidity, offering a framework upon which this vintage could exude its distinct personality.

 

The Quintessence of Terroir

Embodied within the 2014 Lafleur is the authentic expression of its terroir—a characteristic thrilling to connoisseurs and collectors alike. The wine's captivating bouquet, resplendent with truffles, violets, and a whisper of leather, serves as a prelude to a palate layered with rich, dark fruits underscored by a lattice of refined tannins. This textural ensemble is offset by an alluring freshness, making it singularly prominent amongst its peers.

With due evolution in bottle, the 2014 vintage promises complexity and plurality—a multifaceted performance that speaks to both the year's climatic narrative and the artisanal prowess of Chateau Lafleur. Discerning palates will detect an interplay between power and elegance in this Pomerol masterpiece.

 

An Epoch Vintage for Investment

The meditative beauty distilled within the 2014 Lafleur from Chateau Lafleur echoes an investment potential as deep as its cellaring promise. As it matures gracefully, the innate equilibrium borne out of a challenging year will continue to unfold like a treasured manuscript holding many secrets yet to be discovered by those who possess the foresight to delve into this liquid anthology.

In conclusion, the 2014 Lafleur exemplifies not only an exemplary harvest from Pomerol but also represents an insightful addition to an investment portfolio. Its symphony of nuanced flavors and textures continues to develop a narrative that only time can fully unveil—a narrative worth cherishing and one undoubtedly worth investing.

Market price (HKD)

HK$44,160.00

12x75cl

Highest score

98

POP score

256.67

Scores and tasting notes

97-98

No tasting note available.

James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)

98

No tasting note available.

Tim Atkin - TimAtkin.com (04/2015)

94-96

No tasting note available.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate

17.5++

No tasting note available.

Jancis Robinson - JancisRobinson.com

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