2000 Lafleur
By Chateau Lafleur
2000 Lafleur from Château Lafleur, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The Millennial 2000 Lafleur from Château Lafleur is a fascinating study in the confluence of impeccable vineyard practices and an exceptional vintage. Pomerol's heralded terroir, combined with the climatic serendipity of the year 2000, offers investors and collectors an extraordinary wine that epitomises the beauty of this storied region.
A Pinnacle Pomerol Performance
What sets the 2000 Lafleur apart is its embodiment of balance and structure, characteristic of a superbly aged Bordeaux blend. Merlot and Cabernet Franc, co-actors in this play, perform with a harmony that appears both prophesied by nature and crafted by human hands. Underneath lies a firm tannic framework, now mellowed to perfection; a testament to two decades of dutiful cellaring.
Quintessence of 2000: A Collector's Dream
On the palate, one is greeted with a compote of intricately laced flavours: dark cherries, truffles, and a whispering hint of tobacco - each acknowledging the year's generous sunshine and optimal ripening conditions. Unyielding when first bottled, time has endowed the 2000 Lafleur with a quiet sophistication. It serves as a conversation between years, where the language of vintage variation finds eloquent expression.
An investor considering the 2000 Lafleur is investing not just in liquid but in legacy. As it straddles maturity with grace, its longevity is unquestionable. The wine's complexity and depth ensure that it remains one of the more sought-after assets for collectors driven by passion as much as profit.
Summation Notes: A Convergence of Excellence
In summation, the 2000 Lafleur from Château Lafleur is at once a reflection of its time and timeless in its appeal. Its transition from youthful exuberance to distinguished elegance encapsulates what makes fine wine investment compelling. It retains a vibrancy that belies its age and stands as one of Pomerol's most exquisite gifts to those wise enough to have bestowed upon their cellars this luminous star from Bordeaux's firmament.
Market price (CAD)
$36,700.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
1102.5
Scores and tasting notes
This remains one of the most incredible Pomerol wines ever made. Very similar to the bottle opened at the Lafleur vertical in Austria in June 2012, it just has a bewitching purity and aloofness on the nose and a sense of crystalline delineation on the tense but powerful palate. Nowhere near ready, bunker this tour de force for at least two decades and you will repaid handsomely. Tasted March 2013.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Nov 2013
An utterly awesome wine, the only problem with the 2000 Lafleur is that I indicated its maturity window would be 2012-2040+. Based on two tastings of it, I would now argue 2020-2060+. Yes, it is that backward, but it has extraordinary potential. Dense ruby/purple to the rim, this fabulously concentrated wine has a sweet nose of kirsch liqueur intermixed with licorice and subtle floral notes as well as a hint of truffle in the background. It is stacked and packed on the attack, with a multi-dimensional mid-palate of unbelievable intensity of concentration and richness, yet at the same time all this power is allied to striking elegance, purity, and depth. This is great Bordeaux, a profound Lafleur, and in about ten years, much of its magic should begin to be unleashed. If you can find it, it is an extraordinary wine, and as expensive as it was a decade ago, it will look cheap compared to prices for more recent vintages.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #189 June 2010