2006 Ch. Lafleur, Pomerol

A terrific example of Lafleur, the 2006...is almost as good as their brilliant 2005. From yields of 28-32 hectoliters per hectare and a strict selection, proprietor Jacques Guinadeau used most of the young vine production in Lafleur’s second wine, Les Pensees, so there are only 1,000 or so cases of 2006 Lafleur. A noteworthy success, it boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sumptuous bouquet of black cherries, kirsch liqueur, licorice, and minerals, sweet tannin, and a medium to full-bodied style....The 2006 will require a decade of cellaring, and should keep for four decades or more.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Feb-2009)