2017 Château Lafleur-Gazin, Pomerol
£47.00
(£41.75 per bottle)
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Description
The vines of Lafleur-Gazin lie on the edge of the clay-rich, central plateau of Pomerol, between two famous neighbours: Châteaux Gazin and Lafleur. The vineyards have been managed since 1973 by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix, on behalf of the grand-daughters of owner, Mme. Delfour-Borderie. This 2017 comes 100% from Merlot grapes, giving a wine of opulent richness and creamy texture. Average age of the vines is around 35 years. In the cellar, a fifth to a quarter of the barrels are renewed each year. In colour the wine is medium-rich purple, with fresh, ripe blackberry aromas, very pungent. The palate is densely structured, with consistent fruitiness from start to finish, and rich, well-rounded tannins, finishing impressively complex and long (for drinking 2024-2030+).
Brand
Brand
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix
The family firm of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix own many of the finest châteaux on Pomerol’s central plateau as well as Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Bélair-Monange in Saint-Émilion. In addition, they manage the vineyards of several other Right Bank châteaux, helping them to produce wines of outstanding harmony, beauty and elegance. Christian Moueix has been the guiding light of the family’s progress since his first vintage in 1971. His son Edouard is now taking over, aided by a brilliant team in vineyard and cellar. Our history with the Moueix family goes back to 1970, when Nick Clark and Anthony Hanson MW first started our business with them. We have been shipping from them uninterruptedly since then.
Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix belongs to classical school of wine making. Their aim is to produce wines which are fully ripe, yet lively, with all elements subtly integrated and with great length of flavour. These wines have the ability to gain smoothness, complexity and silkiness as they mature.