The 2018 vintage produced some great wines in Bordeaux and one of the perfect wines of the vintage was the Château Lafleur Pomerol 2018, which James tasted over Zoom earlier this year with Omri Ram, winemaker and viticulturist at Chateau Lafleur.
James described the tannins as extremely fine, like silk. "It has a refined tannin structure and finesse that draws you deep and down in the palate," he said. Ram agreed, emphasizing how Lafleur wines are all about "tannin texture and memory".
The winery, located Pomerol, is unclassified, but is one of the great producers of the region. It is a legend. Watch the video to hear the highlights of the conversation and see what they thought of the wines.
Below are the wines tasted during the call. Click the link to see the tasting notes and scores (subscribers only).
Château Lafleur Pomerol 2018
Les Perrières de Lafleur Bordeaux 2018
Pensées de Lafleur Pomerol 2018
Château Grand Village Bordeaux 2018
