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2018

Château Lafleur

Tasted 9 November 2021 Libournais · Pomerol

The best young wine I've had from across the Atlantic and the absolute show-stopper of the night. The concentration, sophistication, and complexity, even at such an infant stage, are so compelling and palate-grabbing…

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