1995 Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol, Bottle (750ml)

WS98 "A '95 that exploded in the glass in contact with air. Solid and masculine, with dark chocolate and bitter mocha notes, there's big intensity here. While the tannins are burly for now, the aromas keep coming--rose petal, violet and currant backed by creamy, vanilla bean character. Elegant finish.--Château Lafleur vertical. Best from 2005 through 2015. 1,000 cases made." WS Jan 2000

DR97 "It has taken a long time for the '95 Lafleur to really open up and hit its stride, but now its time has come. This is showing a sumptuous bouquet of savoury sous bois and pencil lead, followed by ripe black fruits. The palate is no less impressive, with supple maturity and ripeness holding sway. The blackberry fruit is dry, bright and savoury, and interplays beautifully with the tree bark, truffle, tobacco and liquorice finish. The superbly ripe tannic structure is offset by a spine of fine, firm acidity. This is at a wonderful stage of development now, and it will continue to age for another decade with consummate ease." JS for DR May 2018

NM97 "Tasted at John Armit’s Lafleur dinner. Our table was quite stunned at the performance of the Lafleur 1995…even Jacques G beside me. The nose is still tight and takes time to unwind with black cherries, black olive, boysenberry and violet. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte, luxurious tannins that caress the mouth and leave you utterly seduced by texture alone. There is a symmetry and focus that is bewitching, long and penetrating on the finish to make sure you will not forget this Lafleur in a hurry. Magnificent. Drink 2012-2030. Tasted April 2010." NM Jan 2011
"The 1995 Lafleur is a spectacular effort. The color is nearly opaque black/blue/purple. The huge nose of sweet cassis, raspberry fruit is intermingled with scents of smoke and minerals. Thick, mind-bogglingly extracted flavors exhibiting a 1990/1982-like ripeness are followed by massive quantities of fruit, glycerin, body, and tannin. Once again, this is a spectacularly pure, well-balanced wine that should age effortlessly for 30+ years. A great Lafleur, it follows in the footsteps of such fabulous vintages as 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1994. Only 1000+ cases of wine are produced at this micro-estate" Robert Parker Published: Apr 25, 1996