Château Lafleur-Gazin Pomerol 2020

• Prestigious Location: Located on the northern edge of the Pomerol plateau, between Château Gazin and Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Lafleur-Gazin boasts a prestigious location that contributes to the quality of its wines.
• Family Legacy: Produced by Ets. Jean-Pierre Moueix since 1976 for the Borderie family, the vineyard has a rich family heritage dating back to 1930.

Vineyard and Terroir:

• Vineyard Characteristics: The vineyard, with an average age of 30 years, covers 21 acres and is planted on diverse soils including gravel, clay and silt, which contribute to an elegant expression of Merlot.
• Traditional Management: Vineyard management and winemaking follow traditional and careful approaches, ensuring the production of a fleshy wine with ripe fruit and silky tannins.

Vinification and Aging:

• Vinification Process: Vinification takes place in thermoregulated cement tanks and stainless steel, with special attention to maceration and controlled extraction.
• Barrel Aging: The wine ages for 16-18 months in French oak barrels, 30-40% of which are new, contributing to the wine’s complexity and structure.

Tasting Notes:

• Accessible Character: Lafleur-Gazin is extremely accessible, even at a young age, offering a delightful experience that reflects the lighter style of Pomerol wines.
• Aromatic Bouquet: Notes of plum, cherry and morello cherry blend with nuances of dried fruits, tea leaf, licorice and spices, creating a complex aromatic bouquet.

2020 vintage:

• Weather Conditions: The vintage was characterized by a very wet winter and spring, with a well-executed flowering and remarkable potential quality.
• Meticulous Work: Meticulous work by the winemakers included managing blight attack and thinning the crop to ensure optimal balance.

Recommended pairings:

• Fleshy and Elastic: Lafleur-Gazin goes well with red meats, game and aged cheeses, thanks to its meaty texture and silky tannins.
• Meditation Wine: With its elegance, it is also an ideal companion for moments of meditation at the end of a meal.