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
“Lots of pear and white peach with green apple too. Electric and so alive, this is racy with the acidity to the fore. Citrus elements, bitter orange, peach and apricot fruit, mouthwatering and seriously crisp. Still a little tight and compact in terms of being friendly, but this has good nuance and focus. Definitely sharp but after the initial zing it calms. Orange peel and juice. Ageing 50/50 oak and steel.”[92/100 Points, Georgina Hindle – April 2025, decanter.com]
