Chateau La Fleur 2018

A refined and expressive Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The estate

Located on the right bank of the Bordeaux region, Château La Fleur is a beautiful property classified as a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru and belonging to the Dassault family. Château La Fleur offers wines reflecting the typical character of the fine Saint-Émilion terroirs.

The vineyard

Château La Fleur reigns over an exceptional 26.5-hectare vineyard. Resting upon clay-limestone soils on the northern plateau of the appellation, the vines are 33 years old on average and produce utterly elegant Saint-Emilion wines.

Vinification and ageing

Aged in new oak barrels (75%) and second-fill barrels (25%) for 15 to 16 months depending on the features of the plots.

The blend

Merlot (92%)

Cabernet Franc (6%)

Cabernet Sauvignon (2%).

Château La Fleur 2018: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

This wine showcases a beautiful dark purple colour, almost black.

Nose

Elegant notes of ripe fruit with hints of plum, black cherry and blackberry on the nose.

Palate

The palate already reveals a beautiful balance and a great finesse. This wine is structured by elegant tannins.