Château La Fleur 2019

The fruit and elegance of a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

The estate
Located on the right bank of the Bordeaux region, the Château La Fleur is a beautiful estate in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation owned by the Dassault family. Château La Fleur offers wines that reflect the typical expression of the great terroirs of Saint-Émilion.

The vineyard
Château La Fleur boasts an exceptional vineyard, covering 27.5 hectares on the northern plateau of Saint-Émilion. With an average age of 33 years, the vines are planted on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification and aging
Manual harvesting between September 26 and October 10. Density sorting. Parcel-by-parcel vinification in concrete vats and temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Aging in barrels for 15 to 16 months. 75% new barrels, 25% one-year-old barrels.

Blend
Merlot (94%), Cabernet Franc (4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (2%).

Characteristics and tasting recommendations for Château La Fleur 2019

Tasting

Color
Beautiful purple color with violet highlights.

Nose
On the nose, notes of blackcurrant, redcurrants and small dark berries burst forth from the glass and immediately charm.

Palate
On the palate, the attack is fruity then evolves into a balanced and elegant mid-palate. The tannins are precise and well integrated, conferring a juicy structure.