2024, Château Lafleur, AOC POMEROLFounded by Henri Greloud in 1872, and derived each year from the same small parcel called simply Lafleur on the plateau of Pomerol. Chateau Lafleur is a rare and mythical wine, associating, in a singular way, power and finesse. The 2024 Lafleur has a discrete bouquet which is unusual for Lafleur at this stage, very harmonious with a mixture of blackcurrant and graphite scents, erring towards Left Bank in style as this Pomerol is wont to do. The palate

Maybe it could benefit from more unctuousness on the finish

the 2021 Cheval des Andes is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon

The blue marls of this terroir seem to have held up well in the heat

sweet cherries

with broad structural shoulders and a lively

The palate is full of elegance and finesse

but the characteristic darker plum fruit comes up behind

The vinous and dense wine with bright fruit and very drinkable juice

This should work out well unless the degree of ripeness dominates in later life

cassis and spicy notes percolate through with aeration and flourish on the finish

framed by firm yet plush tannins

Thought-provoking contrasts