Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Château Lafleur
Among the most revered and rarest wines of Pomerol, Château Lafleur is produced from a tiny parcel planted with an unusual blend of Merlot and Bouchet (Cabernet Franc), giving it a character unlike any other wine in the appellation.
History
Château Lafleur has been in the Guinaudeau family since 1946, when André Robin, whose family had owned it since 1915, passed it to his daughters. It was long managed by Marie and Thérèse Robin, whose unconventional approach included picking at maximum ripeness and ageing in old barrels, resulting in a wine of great power and individuality.
Today the estate is run by Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau, who have refined the winemaking while preserving the singular character that makes Lafleur unique in Pomerol.
Style and Character
Lafleur is more structured and complex than most Pomerol, thanks to its unusually high proportion of Bouchet (Cabernet Franc), which gives it tannic backbone, floral perfume and great ageing potential alongside the opulent Merlot fruit. It is often described as a bridge between Pétrus and the great Médoc estates.
INVESTMENT NOTES
Why collectors and investors pay attention
With production of only around 1,000 to 1,500 cases per year, Lafleur is one of the rarest wines in Bordeaux and trades at prices that rival Pétrus. Its combination of extreme scarcity, critical acclaim and a style that appeals to Burgundy lovers as well as Bordeaux collectors gives it a uniquely resilient secondary market.
Key Wines
Château Lafleur
The Grand Vin, one of the rarest wines in Pomerol.
Pensées de Lafleur
The second wine, made from younger vines.