Chateau Lafleur Gazin 2020

- 92 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: "The 2020 Lafleur-Gazin is the first year produced under the ownership of J-P Mouiex, and a stricter selection of parcels was made in this vintage than hitherto. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet cherries and berries mingled with notions of licorice, violets and new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and concentrated, with sweet, powdery tannins that frame its generous core of fruit.“

- 92 Punkte WINESPECTATOR, James Molesworth: „Plush and open in feel, with enticing mulberry and boysenberry puree carried by a silky structure. Ends with incense and black tea accents. Drink now through 2033. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,500 cases made.“

- 90+ Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: "The 2020 Lafleur-Gazin is quite closed and enexpressive today. There’s good depth and yet the tannins are pretty overpowering at this stage. Sweet tobacco, cedar, mint, dried flowers and licorice emerge, but only with great reluctance. Lafleur-Gazin is a bit of a bruiser today, but it has plenty of energy and persistence. I am cautiously optimistic here.”

- 92-94 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Ockerrandaufhellung. Rote Kirschen, ein Hauch von frischen Pflaumen, floraler Touch nach Hibiskus, Orangenzesten sind unterlegt, helle Schokolade klingt an. Saftig, reife Herzkirschen, gute Frische, intgerierte reife Tannine, salzig-mineralisch unterlegter Abgang, bereits harmonisch, zarte Röstaromen im Nachhall, zeigt gute Länge."

- 91 Punkte DECANTER, Jane Anson: "A seductive but slightly held back feel, this has an attractive frame and plenty of raspberry, coffee and tobacco grilled fruits and spice. Enjoyable although doesn't totally escape the effects of a dry summer, there is some closing down and tightness of the tannins, balanced out by a burst of fresh mint which lifts the palate on the finish. Enjoyable. Harvest September 14 to 21. Drinking Window 2023 – 2038"

- 93 Punkte DECANTER, Georgina Hindle: “Heady nose, perfumed black fruits and chocolate touches. Structured and poised, this is charming from the first sip, definitely rich and concentrated but remains fresh, firm and focused - linear even, with a tang to the ripe fruit. It loses a little density towards the finish, just settling but the mouthwatering acidity and freshness is carried from beginning to end really well. I love the crushed stone texture.”

- 94 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: "All Merlot, the 2020 Château Lafleur-Gazin is a charming, layered Pomerol that has already accessible aromatics of red and black fruits, cedarwood, tobacco leaf, and camphor. Nicely textured and medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has terrific balance and will evolve for 15-20 years without any issues.“

- 92-93 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "Such gorgeous aromas of blackberries, blueberries and crushed stones. Fresh flowers, too. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a clean, round-textured finish."