En 1990, Pomerol a connu l'un des étés les plus chauds jamais enregistrés à l'époque ; la seule année où la température moyenne mensuelle avait été plus élevée remontait à 1928. L'été chaud et sec de cette année-là se reflète clairement dans ces vins de Merlot et de Cabernet Franc du Château Lafleur.
Ils se caractérisent par une robe profonde et d’excellents arômes, alliant des notes fruitées éclatantes à des nuances savoureuses. En bouche, ils offrent une saveur riche et concentrée ; tandis que des tanins corsés et bien mûrs leur confèrent une structure solide, la finale est longue et rafraîchissante, laissant encore entrevoir une puissance latente.
Ce domaine exploite seulement 4,5 hectares de vignes, cultivées sans engrais chimiques ni pesticides. Compte tenu de sa petite taille, chaque parcelle revêt une importance cruciale.
Veuillez décanter avant de servir. À déguster de préférence jusqu'en 2042.
Robert Parker (97)
This wine goes from strength to strength, and is developing even better than I initially expected. More backward than most of the big, Cabernet Sauvignon-based 1990 Medocs, it is full-bodied and viscous, but not as thick or oily as the 1982 can be. The 1990's fresh, pure black raspberry, incense, and minerality characteristics result in a young, legendary wine. Still deep ruby/purple to the rim as well as extraordinarily intense, it is 4-10 years away from full maturity, and should evolve for another 30+ years. It is an amazing achievement!
Vinous (96)
The 1990 Lafleur might not reach the ethereal heights of the 1989, yet certainly in magnum format, it is not far behind. It is cut from a different cloth than the 1989 with a more opulent bouquet of ravishing raspberry and blueberry fruit, chestnut, meat juices and violets. Perhaps there is just a tiny bit of Brettanomyces? The palate is concentrated and more generous/flamboyant than the 1989 with saturated tannins, a touch of cracked black pepper and a cheeky peppermint note on the finish. Maybe it lacks the sophistication of the 1989 but the 1990 just doesn't care. Nor will you.
Rene Gabriel (19)
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.
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Falstaff (97)
Medium ruby garnet in colour. A honey-sweet bouquet with a background note of tar underlaying fresh pineapple, strawberries, and hints of dried fruit. Apricot jam on the palate, with a fine touch of preserved cherries. It feels balanced and highly elegant, with a silky full body and subtle hints of tangerine zest on the finish. Sweet, long and full of finesse, with huge ageing potential.