2016 Chateau Lafleur-Gazin

95 POINTS

Jacobo García Andrade - JamesSuckling.com

Cedar, plums and chocolate on the nose. The palate is balanced and medium-bodied, with caressing tannins, sleekness and elegance. 10 Years On retrospective.

93 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

92–94. Barrel Sample. This is a dense, generous wine with fine fruit and concentrated tannins. I find lots of acidity here but also a solid base of tannins. It has a good, long-term future.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Dark ruby, purple reflections, faint brightening on the rim. Ripe cherry fruit on the nose with a delicate herbal savouriness underlaid with fresh orange zest and red berry notes. Moderately complex palate, more red cherry, integrated tannins with fresh acidity, lemony finish and some liquorice.

93 POINTS

James Suckling

A beautifully plush and attractively rich Pomerol with aromas of red cherries and plums, framed in cedar and cocoa, as well as notes of earth and undergrowth. The plush palate is undeniably silky yet long and powerfully regal. Terrific balance here. Try from 2022.

92 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Rich cherry compote and plum preserve flavors define this wine, while licorice snap, singed alder and tobacco notes fill in the background. Lingering wood spice accents run through the finish, while the fruit hangs on.

92 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Almost pure Merlot, this dense wine is rich and packed with black fruits. Its concentration and density are massive, with tannins that are almost velvet in character. Drink this wine from 2023.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Deep and juicy with lots of blackberry and light chocolate character. Medium to full body and a savory finish. All here. Not quite the 2015. Points: 92-93

91 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

This is extremely silky and concentrated, with an edgy, slightly angular side to the tannins. It's hard to question the quality of the dark brambly fruits, and the liquorice root alongside, although the heat on the finish distracts.