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VINUM: "Strahlender Duft, klar und rein wie ein Bergbach, Würze vom Bouchet; fokussiert und energetisch am Gaumen, zeigt sehr viel Leben, rotfruchtige Aromen dominieren, der Wein hat Vertikalität und Struktur, leichtfüssig, aromatisch sehr lang, endet auf Blutorangen. Hervorragend."
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ANSON: "Deep ruby colour, high floral aromatics, sinewy texture, salinity and grace. A touch of austerity, clear floral character here, iris, peony, chamomile tea, redcurrant, gunsmoke, a curl of grilled sage, this unfurls through the palate with grip on the finish, tension, chalk texture. Harvest 25 September to 3 October. Lafleur team working under Julie and Baptiste Guinaudeau."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A blend of 80% Cabernet Franc (or "Bouchets," in the language of the Guinaudeau family) and 20% Merlot, the 2024 Les Perrières de Lafleur is a refined and pure wine that stands out despite the challenges of the vintage. It opens with a bouquet redolent of violet, cassis, fresh licorice and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and layered, the palate is chiseled and precise, supported by powdery tannins and lively acids and concluding with an ethereal, lingering finish."
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FALSTAFF: "Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart nach Preiselbeeren, schwarze Kirschen, ein Hauch von Kräuterwürze, tabakige Nuancen, rosa Pfeffer. Schlank, frisch strukturiert, rote Kirschen, wirkt leichtfüßig und animierend, Ribisel im Abgang, bereits gut entwickelt."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Mint, flowers, raspberries, cherries, and plums produce the perfume. On the palate, there is freshness, energy, elegance, and charm in perfect balance. One of the highest uses of Franc in the blend, the wine is produced from 80% Cabernet Franc, and 20% Merlot. If you are a Cabernet Franc fan, grab this wine while it is hot as only 1,000 cases were produced. The harvest took place September 20-September 27. Drink from 2027-2040."
