Description
Robert Parker: As I suspected, the 1996 Lafleur is a painfullybackward, austere wine that represents a modern day clone of thisestate's 1966. It possesses a backward, tannic, Medoc-likecharacter, with none of Pomerol's hallmark generosity. The wineexhibits a saturated dark purple color, as well as a distinctivemineral, black raspberry, and berry-scented nose with the steely,mineral Lafleur character well-displayed. Powerful, long, and rich,but excruciatingly tannic, this wine may or may not resolve all ofits tannin. In short, it is an impressively constituted wine thatis no sure thing. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 1996
- Producer: Chateau Lafleur
- Region: Bordeaux / Pomerol, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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