Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol 2008 rutherglen the Tinta Cão brings bright

the Tinta Cão brings bright and fragrant blue fruit energy

Allen Meadows adds that it is '

pulling together elements of all the other single-vineyard sites into a glorious singularity

This is a well-sited parcel of vines that yields small bunches of grapes with thick skins and concentrated berries

Chateau Lafleur, Pomerol 2008 rutherglen the Tinta Cão brings brightChteau Lafleur is one of the only estates to be able to rival Ptrus in the Pomerol region of Bordeaux. Located on the Right Bank and well known for wines with generous aromas and flavours, lovely deep colours, rich and concerntrated mouthfeel and extraordinary length. The 2008 is a vintage for the ages with ample sunshine and long cool nights that developed flavours and structure that will last well into the 2020s.