Bob McDonald

9.3

A rich crimson in colour. Initially a note of Animale (Barb thought a brief note of cow yard) amongst the dusty cherry, dark fruits, violets and mushroom notes. Great balance between the 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Medium bodied with smooth supple tannins. The next day: Elegance with length - shows the quality of the fruit IMO. My first Lafleur, I think, and it was excellent as expected. — a month ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.3

Nice and round.

93 points — 16 days ago

Jol

9.0

Très suave et parfumé Bonne année — 18 days ago

Dmitry Muzychak

9.8

Выпито 18.05.25 вторым вином в той же компании. Молодой Figeac 2020 года. Все просто супер. — a month ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose shows some light VA but doesn’t ruin it. Muddled fruits of; blackberries, both plums, black raspberries, stewed, dark cherries & aged strawberries that almost fall into liquor characteristic. Chocolate pudding, dark, rich & slight sweet earthiness with dry leaves, limestone, stems, baking soda, sandalwood and withering to decayed, dark & red flowers.

The palate is gorgeous and shows less VA than the nose. It’s really good despite the VA. Beautiful, ripe; blackberries, both plums, black raspberries, stewed, dark cherries, strawberries notes of rhubarb. Chocolate pudding, dark, understated baking spices, dark spice that presses the tongue, rich & slightly sweet earthiness with dry leaves, limestone, stems, baking soda, sandalwood, used leather, moist tobacco, tea leaves, some cola, withering to decayed, dark & red flowers, excellent acidity and a softly knitted, balanced and elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and falls on spice.

Already throwing sediment with the bottle half full.

Drink now and for another 10-15 years. — a month ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.2

90 M 10 CS
C’est la fête de la fraîcheur !
Nice tension and balance.
Gentle soaking extraction.
Little uneven ripeness feel on the mouth.
But overall nicely integrated.
May turn really lovely with time.
92+ — 2 months ago

Yoly Sardinas

9.1

2008 Vintage in DC - 2025 — a month ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Dark plum and ink. Very pure and scented. Lovely texture and intensity. Plush — 13 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Ron Siegel

9.4

Classy wine that is complex & layered showing red berry, plum, currant with sweet spice, mocha, graphite & tobacco — 24 days ago

Camilo Jaramillo

8.9

250525 en casa con vero. Muy maduro. Color tirando a café. Aroma muuuy a madera, tabaco. Balanceado pero con un poco de amargura al final. — 23 days ago

Rob Brobst III

9.6

En Primuer 2025 my palate says YES — 2 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Was pleasantly surprised how good this was. Deep flavours, complex and highly enjoyable. €60 is also a very fair price. — a month ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Already very mature..! — 2 months ago

rob kro

9.5

Little spice flavor
Good. 40 coatco though — 5 days ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.0

Still pretty alive, albeit more into tertiary notes with some fruit still evident, at 47 years old. — a month ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Red & black fruits, mocha, shoe polish, spice box, damp earth with floral & sweet tobacco notes — 17 days ago

Jol

9.0

À comparer avec le 2005
Nettement moins suave mais beaucoup de fruité — 15 days ago

ESF

9.0

paired nicely with/NY strip - had guts & tannic structure with standard dark fruit profile. some polish & elegance — a month ago

romo

9.3

Mostly Merlot. Super powdery soft cotton candy. Great pairings tonight. — a month ago

Alexandre Pagliano

8.9

We found the wine is no longer what it used to be. Very modern vinification and upbringing, lots of new wood, and likely a malolactic in barrel. Well done but nothing like in the Jean-Claude Berrouet days. — 2 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other