2018 La Fleur De Bouard 3000ml

93 POINTS

Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2018 La Fleur de Boüard is very well defined on the nose, gorgeous scents of blackberry, blueberry, violet and potpourri bursting from the glass but retaining fine delineation and focus. The palate is crisp on the entry, with graphite-tinged black fruit framed by fine tannins and a structured, tensile finish. This is one of the best La Fleur de Boüard vintages that I have encountered. Excellent.

93 POINTS

James Suckling

Black plum and blueberry on the nose with dark chocolate, clove, oyster shell and walnut husk. It’s full-bodied with firm, silky tannins. Layered and flavorful. Open already, but better from 2023.

92 POINTS

James Suckling

This is very compact and tight with fantastic density that is really compressed. It gives a really creamy texture to the tannins and the blackberry, blueberry and walnut undertones. Points: 92-93

91 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Stylish, with a mocha hint out front followed quickly by steeped cherry and plum fruit flavors. Nice licorice coating on the velvety finish. A bit reliant on its toast, but will certainly have fans. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

91 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2018 La Fleur de Boüard is laced with copious dark fruit, sweet oak, vanillin, spice and torrefaction. A rich, sumptuous wine, the La Fleur de Boüard shows the more flamboyant side of Lalande de Pomerol. This is an especially dense, extracted style.

90 POINTS

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

La Fleur de Boüard is fabulous in 2018. Rich and pliant on the palate, with terrific aromatic intensity and silky tannins, the 2018 is beautifully expressive and persistent. There is plenty to look forward to, that much is clear. La Fleur de Boüard is super-inviting, even in the early going. The blend is 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Points: 89-92

Wine Spectator

A friendly, floral-accented style, with a rounded core of cherry and cassis flavors. A light mineral accent peeks in at the end. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Score range: 88-91

Jane Anson - Decanter

There is clear quality here with ripe blackberry and loganberry fruits and sweet vanilla bean touch on the finish. It's approachable and will be ready to drink within a year or two.