2022 Lafleur Gazin
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This has a dark, sweet nose – but that generosity is tamed by fresher, herbaceous notes and spicy complexity. The body is surprisingly restrained, with a crunch of tart fruit and fine-textured tannins that coat the mouth. Vibrant yet compact, the finish is chalky and savoury, with lingering notes of cedar and cocoa.
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William Kelley, Wine Advocate
James Suckling
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Exhibiting aromas of sweet raspberries, cedary oak and spices, the 2022 Lafleur-Gazin is medium to full-bodied, sweet and fleshy, with powdery tannins and a minty finish.
Exhibiting aromas of sweet raspberries, cedary oak and spices, the 2022 Lafleur-Gazin is medium to full-bodied, sweet and fleshy, with powdery tannins and a minty finish.
I loved the 2022 Château Lafleur-Gazin, a spicy, layered, remarkably complex Pomerol that has a rocking core of ripe red and black cherries, medium to full body, a round, layered, yet still focused and precise mouthfeel, and classic Pomerol leafy herbs, chocolate, and earthy goodness on the nose. I love it even today given its balance and elegance, yet I see no reason this shouldn't evolve gracefully over the coming 20-25 years.