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Buy Wine from Château Lafleur
Located in Pomerol, on the right bank of Bordeaux, is one of the most discreet and yet most revered properties on the world wine scene: Château Lafleur. Since its founding in 1872 by Henri Greloud, this vineyard of just 4.5 hectares has forged a reputation that transcends time, based on authenticity, meticulousness and an absolute respect for its terroir.
What began as Greloud's personal vision has grown into a family saga that has seen the passing of generations committed to excellence. From the years of Charles Greloud to the tenacious dedication of sisters Marie and Thérèse Robin throughout much of the 20th century, Château Lafleur has always been a bastion of integrity. It was under the watchful eye of Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau that the estate entered a new era of splendour: modernisation without renouncing tradition, precision without losing its soul. Today, management is in the hands of the next generation, with Baptiste and Julie Guinaudeau leading the project with a modern vision deeply rooted in the family's historic values.
A vineyard that defies convention
At Lafleur, every square metre of soil counts. The vineyard, almost square and surrounded by giants such as Pétrus and La Fleur-Pétrus, unfolds on a surprising diversity of soils: brown gravels to the northwest, clayey gravels to the south, clayey sands to the east and a central crescent of silts and sands. This soil complexity is the key to the unmistakable aromatic depth and structure of the wines.
Merlot and Cabernet Franc share the vineyard equally, a rare decision in Pomerol that reflects the visionary character of the Guinaudeau family. With vines averaging 40 years of age, the vineyard is cultivated like a secret garden, where each vine receives personalised attention.
A philosophy based on detail
Minimal intervention is the golden rule at Lafleur. Everything starts in the vineyard: meticulous observation, manual work, respect for each vintage. In the cellar, traditional concrete tanks are used and malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, allowing for a pure and uncontrived expression of the fruit.
There is no room for dogmas or fads. Everything is at the service of the wine, with cleanliness, rigour and sensitivity as the pillars of an oenology that seeks to reveal, not conceal. The result: wines that combine vibrant energy with poignant depth, capable of ageing for decades without losing an ounce of freshness or elegance.
Les Pensées - A window into the soul of Lafleur
Since 1987, Les Pensées de Lafleur has emerged as a parallel, but not secondary, voice. From a micro-plot in the heart of the vineyard, this wine reflects another dimension of the terroir, more accessible in its youth but equally complex. Les Pensées is not a second wine, it is another look, another poem drawn from the same land.
A living legend
Château Lafleur does not mass-produce, it does not seek the limelight. It produces truth, character, emotion. Each vintage is an act of craftsmanship and a declaration of principles. The great vintages - 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 - are testament to its greatness, but even in challenging years, Lafleur proves that excellence does not depend on the weather, but on commitment to the essence.
In a world where speed and standardisation threaten the singular, Château Lafleur is a beacon of authenticity. It is not simply a great Pomerol wine. It is, in many ways, the soul of Pomerol.
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Buy Wine from Château Lafleur
Located in Pomerol, on the right bank of Bordeaux, is one of the most discreet and yet most revered properties on the world wine scene: Château Lafleur. Since its founding in 1872 by Henri Greloud, this vineyard of just 4.5 hectares has forged a reputation that transcends time, based on authenticity, meticulousness and an absolute respect for its terroir.
What began as Greloud's personal vision has grown into a family saga that has seen the passing of generations committed to excellence. From the years of Charles Greloud to the tenacious dedication of sisters Marie and Thérèse Robin throughout much of the 20th century, Château Lafleur has always been a bastion of integrity. It was under the watchful eye of Jacques and Sylvie Guinaudeau that the estate entered a new era of splendour: modernisation without renouncing tradition, precision without losing its soul. Today, management is in the hands of the next generation, with Baptiste and Julie Guinaudeau leading the project with a modern vision deeply rooted in the family's historic values.
A vineyard that defies convention
At Lafleur, every square metre of soil counts. The vineyard, almost square and surrounded by giants such as Pétrus and La Fleur-Pétrus, unfolds on a surprising diversity of soils: brown gravels to the northwest, clayey gravels to the south, clayey sands to the east and a central crescent of silts and sands. This soil complexity is the key to the unmistakable aromatic depth and structure of the wines.
Merlot and Cabernet Franc share the vineyard equally, a rare decision in Pomerol that reflects the visionary character of the Guinaudeau family. With vines averaging 40 years of age, the vineyard is cultivated like a secret garden, where each vine receives personalised attention.
A philosophy based on detail
Minimal intervention is the golden rule at Lafleur. Everything starts in the vineyard: meticulous observation, manual work, respect for each vintage. In the cellar, traditional concrete tanks are used and malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, allowing for a pure and uncontrived expression of the fruit.
There is no room for dogmas or fads. Everything is at the service of the wine, with cleanliness, rigour and sensitivity as the pillars of an oenology that seeks to reveal, not conceal. The result: wines that combine vibrant energy with poignant depth, capable of ageing for decades without losing an ounce of freshness or elegance.
Les Pensées - A window into the soul of Lafleur
Since 1987, Les Pensées de Lafleur has emerged as a parallel, but not secondary, voice. From a micro-plot in the heart of the vineyard, this wine reflects another dimension of the terroir, more accessible in its youth but equally complex. Les Pensées is not a second wine, it is another look, another poem drawn from the same land.
A living legend
Château Lafleur does not mass-produce, it does not seek the limelight. It produces truth, character, emotion. Each vintage is an act of craftsmanship and a declaration of principles. The great vintages - 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 - are testament to its greatness, but even in challenging years, Lafleur proves that excellence does not depend on the weather, but on commitment to the essence.
In a world where speed and standardisation threaten the singular, Château Lafleur is a beacon of authenticity. It is not simply a great Pomerol wine. It is, in many ways, the soul of Pomerol.