Chateau Lafleur du Roy 2001

Pomerol is the smallest appellation of great Bordeaux wines, with less than 800 hectares of vines. Merlot, the king of the region, gives this terroir and its wines an exceptional character.

Château Lafleur du Roy was created in 1958 by Yvon and Pâquerette Dubost, who came to viticulture through their vineyard nurseries. This family property of 4 hectares, located at 60 m altitude, exposed to the southwest, and enjoying a very good sunshine, has vines aged 40 to 45 years. The vineyard has a gravely sand soil with an abundant underlay of alios, more commonly known in the region as "iron filth". The vineyard is not weeded chemically but worked regularly. Finally, in order to preserve the quality of our wines, the grape harvest is entirely done by hand, with total destemming.

The predominant Merlot grape variety (85%) is complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (5%). The color is solid, sustained with black reflections, the bouquet is rich and complex, expressing aromas of red fruits, as well as hints of leather and undergrowth. Palate fleshy, balanced, and harmonious, with good tannins of ripe fruit that evolve to a long and persistent finish. Beautiful material and tannic structure that will allow it to age well.

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The supple, velvety red wines from this part of Bordeaux are among the most magnificent (and expensive) in the world. Most of the wines of Pomerol are made from Merlot gripes, although here has been some blending of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are deep-colored, full-bodied and possessing of soft tannins.

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