Scores
90
Vinous
The 2021 Lafleur-Gazin was picked 27 to 29 September. This has quite a high-toned bouquet with kirsch and raspberry fruit, quite fresh, leaning toward the more opulent side of things. The palate is floral on the nose and nicely focused. There is a kirsch element that filters through with a generous cherry-tinged finish. This will be difficult to resist in its youth.
92
Decanter
Dark chocolate-laced wild berries on the nose, hints of fresh raspberries and touches of violet. This has a soft chew on the palate, the tannins giving a plumpness to the texture and giving the fruit a more pronounced, supple frame. This has a lovely refinement to it, the fruit has purity and a crystalline quality while there is depth on the mid-palate to go the long haul. Sleek yet layered with plenty of terroir markers in the soft chalkiness and graphite tone on the tongue. Everything feels in place with hints of Pomerol glamour and completeness. Great!