93 points “This is something of a fruit bomb – remarkable given the vintage – with rich exuberant fruit flavours backed up by sweet well integrated tannins… A wine with a lot more to give.” – Tim Atkin MW
90 points “The 2011 La Fleur de Boüard is a rich full-bodied ripe heady satisfying effort. Big chewy and delicious it showcases super-ripe Merlot picked late from small yields. In a relatively short period of time Hubert de Boüard has created a reference point for how great Lalande-de-Pomerol can be. When tasted 10-15 years after the vintage de Bouards wines consistently prove his conviction that he is sitting on a special terroir even though this appellation is a humble one compared to his nearby neighbours Pomerol and St.-Emilion.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest is obviously most famous for being the co-owner of Château Angélus in Saint-Émilion. However the estate he and his family have owned in Lalande-de-Pomerol since 1998 should not be overlooked especially when rare back vintages like this crop up.
Château La Fleur de Boüard is considered by many a junior version of the legendary Angélus but with a substantially lower price tag. It is crafted using predominantly Merlot grapes from 25-year-old vines grown on the plateaus of Néac and Pomerol plus a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for backbone and aromatics. This big red wine spends 18-24 months in oak and is bottled without fining or filtration making it vegan friendly – a bit of a rarity in Bordeaux. Expect a modern Claret with silky tannins rich concentration and a fine texture. Black cherry blackberry plum and blueberry fruit mingle with flourishes of cocoa violets crème de cassis and smoke; it makes us want to break out some recipes from Larousse Gastronomique and create something slow-cooked and French.
Following the incredible vintages in 2009 and 2010 it was always going to be difficult for 2011 to measure up. However Château La Fleur de Boüard Lalande-de-Pomerol 2011 is now at its peak and shows just what a skilled winemaker can do in a challenging year.
SKU No.: 3413499
Style No.: 870168
Region: Bordeaux
Grapes: Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon,Cabernet Franc
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 13.5%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
93 points “This is something of a fruit bomb – remarkable given the vintage – with rich exuberant fruit flavours backed up by sweet well integrated tannins… A wine with a lot more to give.” – Tim Atkin MW
90 points “The 2011 La Fleur de Boüard is a rich full-bodied ripe heady satisfying effort. Big chewy and delicious it showcases super-ripe Merlot picked late from small yields. In a relatively short period of time Hubert de Boüard has created a reference point for how great Lalande-de-Pomerol can be. When tasted 10-15 years after the vintage de Bouards wines consistently prove his conviction that he is sitting on a special terroir even though this appellation is a humble one compared to his nearby neighbours Pomerol and St.-Emilion.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest is obviously most famous for being the co-owner of Château Angélus in Saint-Émilion. However the estate he and his family have owned in Lalande-de-Pomerol since 1998 should not be overlooked especially when rare back vintages like this crop up.
Château La Fleur de Boüard is considered by many a junior version of the legendary Angélus but with a substantially lower price tag. It is crafted using predominantly Merlot grapes from 25-year-old vines grown on the plateaus of Néac and Pomerol plus a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc for backbone and aromatics. This big red wine spends 18-24 months in oak and is bottled without fining or filtration making it vegan friendly – a bit of a rarity in Bordeaux. Expect a modern Claret with silky tannins rich concentration and a fine texture. Black cherry blackberry plum and blueberry fruit mingle with flourishes of cocoa violets crème de cassis and smoke; it makes us want to break out some recipes from Larousse Gastronomique and create something slow-cooked and French.
Following the incredible vintages in 2009 and 2010 it was always going to be difficult for 2011 to measure up. However Château La Fleur de Boüard Lalande-de-Pomerol 2011 is now at its peak and shows just what a skilled winemaker can do in a challenging year.
SKU No.: 3413499
Style No.: 870168