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A RARE IMPERIAL OF CHATEAU LAFLEUR FROM THE HIGHLY REGARDED 2005 VINTAGE
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Château Lafleur--Vintage 2005
Pomerol
In original wooden case
Tasting note: The 2005 Lafleur is tight and austere at present, but unquestionably enormously endowed. It displays a dense ruby/purple hue as well as a beautiful bouquet that only emerges with coaxing. Aeration is essential in order to release the subtle, restrained scents of liquorice, kirsch liqueur, black truffles, and flowers. In the mouth, there is compelling richness, depth, and intensity, but the wines power, full body, forbiddingly backward style, and high tannins suggest significant cellaring will be required. Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate 176. April 2008
1 impériale per lot
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Château Lafleur--Vintage 2005
Pomerol
In original wooden case
Tasting note: The 2005 Lafleur is tight and austere at present, but unquestionably enormously endowed. It displays a dense ruby/purple hue as well as a beautiful bouquet that only emerges with coaxing. Aeration is essential in order to release the subtle, restrained scents of liquorice, kirsch liqueur, black truffles, and flowers. In the mouth, there is compelling richness, depth, and intensity, but the wines power, full body, forbiddingly backward style, and high tannins suggest significant cellaring will be required. Robert Parker. The Wine Advocate 176. April 2008
1 impériale per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.
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