Description
Since its foundation by Henri Greloud in 1872, Chateau Lafleur has been owned, managed, and most importantly, farmed by five successive generations of the same family. The Guinaudeau family are the real deal when it comes to vine growing. Fashions do not hold any weight here. It is all about the vines, the soils and the individuals who craft these wines of purity and balance.
Château Lafleur is a 4.5 hectare property located on the northern crest of the plateau of Pomerol directly adjacent to Château Petrus and contiguous to Petrus, Le Gay, Vieux Château Certan and Hosanna.
For nearly 40 years, sisters Marie and Thérese Robin Greloud remained decidedly old-school – everything was done by hand with small tools, and plowing was done with an ox until 1979. Chemicals or pesticides have never used on this land.
Tasting notes
“The 2023 Grand Village Blanc is positively stellar. Lemon peel, white flowers, chalk, mint and white pepper are all finely sculpted in this nervy, bracing white. I would give this a year or two in bottle. I especially admire its energy and tension.”[93/100 Points, Antonio Galloni – March 2026, vinous.com]
