2018, Les Pensées, AOC POMEROL (Ch. Lafleur)Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc. This is showing a more open aromatic profile at this stage than the Perrires with evident creaminess to the berry fruits and a softness to the tannins. It closes down on the finish, showing the depth and concentration behind the pleasurable opening. As it settles into the glass, a truffled earthiness comes through, along with touches of grilled coffee bean. Overall fairly exuberant at this point although bound

black truffles and classy new oak

juicy blackberries and ripe plums

Decanter (2015)

to distinguish it from these new bottlings

I would be thrilled to own it

Lithe tannins render this more approachable than the Figeacs of yesteryear

bergamot and light rose petal scents

Canon is endowed with tremendous concentration and class

The nose of the 2020 Yjar developed very floral notes with time in the glass

Medium mixture soil

Perfumed and penetrating

soft citrus notes where a slate minerality gives whispers of freshness together with subtle sage and rosemary