Château La Fleur Peyrabon 2022

Powerful, sappy and characterful, with astringent tannins and noticeable alcohol on the finish.

Taut and fresh, the tannins are fleshy and upfront, filling the mouth with grippy yet well-worked tannins, with a texture of chalk and grape skins against cool blue-fruit flavours and some salty touches with dark chocolate. On the more serious, sombre side, quite tense and compact, but with nice purity and detailed definition. Still a little shy toward the finish, but this has an appealing style and ease about it, with good fruit depth, mouthwatering acidity, and hints of chalky saltiness. Tasted twice. HVE certified.

Forward, soft, chewy, peppery red berries with freshness, spice, cedar and leafy herbs on the nose and palate. The wine is medium-bodied, forward, and fruity. This is one of the remaining values in Pauillac. The wine is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 13% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2025-2042. 89-91 Pts.

Likely to be the last vintage of La Fleur Peyrabon, as it will be included in Lynch Moussas going forward, so one to look out for if you are a fan of this good value Pauillac. Expect intense black fruits, plenty of Pauillac character, maybe a little drying on the finish, but this is enjoyable, with signature crayon and eucalyptus. Harvest September 8 to 27. Owned by the Casteja family since June of this 2022 vintage, 35hl/ha yields.

The nose is elegant, fresh, airy, and offers lovely richness in “lightness” as well as a delicate roasted/cocoa edge. It reveals notes of bright blackberry, violet, cornflower, and, more subtly, fresh/juicy cherry, combined with touches of almost roasted red berries, fine hints of Cubeb pepper, and a faint almost varietal note in the background. The palate is fresh, elegant, mineral, delicate, silky, and textured, with lovely definition. On the palate, this wine delivers notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, crushed blue fruits, and, more subtly, bright raspberry, combined with touches of roasted cherry, racy minerality, star anise, a subtle hint of toast, as well as a fine hint of fresh roasting and toasted almond. Good length. Beautiful freshness, power, overall harmony, great structure, and deliciousness! Congratulations!