Chateau Lafleur Pomerol Pensees de Lafleur 2023 021226OFFER savory Cornas that rewards a

savory Cornas that rewards a few hours in a decanter now and will reward patience over the next decade-plus

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Pleasantly chewy and long this leaves a resonance of raspberry sorbet and lingering hints of citrus

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Rio has expanded the scope of the brand

Chateau Lafleur Pomerol Pensees de Lafleur 2023 021226OFFER savory Cornas that rewards aRather than a traditional second wine, this is a distinct, singular expression of the Lafleur property sourced from a specific, clay rich plot running through the center of the estate. The 2023 vintage leans heavily on Merlot to offer a gorgeously supple, fleshy counterpoint to its grand sibling, throwing off a generous, dark bouquet of sweet wild berries, truffles, blood orange, and crushed iris. Rounded yet surprisingly muscular on the attack, the